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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,875.95, 10,313.96 and 2,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,875.95, 10,313.96 and 2,926.65 is: 4,389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,875.95 : 10,313.96 = 2,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,875.95/10,313.96 = 2,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,875.95x = 10,313.96 × 2,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,875.95x = 30,185,351.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,185,351.03/6,875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.99

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