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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,848.91, 10,253.34 and 6,192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,848.91, 10,253.34 and 6,192.32 is: 9,270.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,848.91 : 10,253.34 = 6,192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,848.91/10,253.34 = 6,192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,848.91x = 10,253.34 × 6,192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,848.91x = 63,491,911.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,491,911.08/6,848.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,270.37

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