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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,870.22, 10,302.09 and 2,652.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,870.22, 10,302.09 and 2,652.82 is: 3,977.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,870.22 : 10,302.09 = 2,652.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,870.22/10,302.09 = 2,652.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,870.22x = 10,302.09 × 2,652.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,870.22x = 27,329,590.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,329,590.39/6,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.98

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