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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,849.76, 10,275.23 and 2,407.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,849.76, 10,275.23 and 2,407.05 is: 3,610.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,849.76 : 10,275.23 = 2,407.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,849.76/10,275.23 = 2,407.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,849.76x = 10,275.23 × 2,407.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,849.76x = 24,732,947.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732,947.01/6,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.78

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