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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,873.48, 10,309.38 and 2,926.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,873.48, 10,309.38 and 2,926.33 is: 4,389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,873.48 : 10,309.38 = 2,926.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,873.48/10,309.38 = 2,926.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,873.48x = 10,309.38 × 2,926.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,873.48x = 30,168,647.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,168,647.98/6,873.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.14

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