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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,876.98, 10,316.94 and 2,195.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,876.98, 10,316.94 and 2,195.88 is: 3,294.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,876.98 : 10,316.94 = 2,195.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,876.98/10,316.94 = 2,195.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,876.98x = 10,316.94 × 2,195.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,876.98x = 22,654,820.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654,820.86/6,876.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.30

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