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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.76, 10,299.20 and 2,484.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.76, 10,299.20 and 2,484.08 is: 3,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.76 : 10,299.20 = 2,484.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.76/10,299.20 = 2,484.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.76x = 10,299.20 × 2,484.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.76x = 25,584,036.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,584,036.74/6,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.24

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