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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,834.08, 10,250.40 and 2,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,834.08, 10,250.40 and 2,451.08 is: 3,676.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,834.08 : 10,250.40 = 2,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,834.08/10,250.40 = 2,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,834.08x = 10,250.40 × 2,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,834.08x = 25,124,550.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,124,550.43/6,834.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.36

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