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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.55, 10,304.85 and 2,711.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.55, 10,304.85 and 2,711.37 is: 4,063.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.55 : 10,304.85 = 2,711.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.55/10,304.85 = 2,711.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.55x = 10,304.85 × 2,711.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.55x = 27,940,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,940,202.84/6,875.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.71

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