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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.79, 10,276.97 and 2,410.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.79, 10,276.97 and 2,410.31 is: 3,614.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.79 : 10,276.97 = 2,410.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.79/10,276.97 = 2,410.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.79x = 10,276.97 × 2,410.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.79x = 24,770,683.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,770,683.56/6,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,614.16

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