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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.61, 10,304.94 and 2,711.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.61, 10,304.94 and 2,711.43 is: 4,063.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.61 : 10,304.94 = 2,711.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.61/10,304.94 = 2,711.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.61x = 10,304.94 × 2,711.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.61x = 27,941,101.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,941,101.09/6,875.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.80

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