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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,844.66, 10,266.98 and 2,165.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,844.66, 10,266.98 and 2,165.13 is: 3,247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,844.66 : 10,266.98 = 2,165.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,844.66/10,266.98 = 2,165.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,844.66x = 10,266.98 × 2,165.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,844.66x = 22,229,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229,335.58/6,844.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.69

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