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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,867.96, 10,302.10 and 2,483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,867.96, 10,302.10 and 2,483.32 is: 3,725.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,867.96 : 10,302.10 = 2,483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,867.96/10,302.10 = 2,483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,867.96x = 10,302.10 × 2,483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,867.96x = 25,583,410.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,410.97/6,867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,725.04

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