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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,840.67, 10,256.89 and 2,675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,840.67, 10,256.89 and 2,675.71 is: 4,011.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,840.67 : 10,256.89 = 2,675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,840.67/10,256.89 = 2,675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,840.67x = 10,256.89 × 2,675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,840.67x = 27,444,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444,398.48/6,840.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.95

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