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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,889.06, 10,327.54 and 2,731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,889.06, 10,327.54 and 2,731.99 is: 4,095.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,889.06 : 10,327.54 = 2,731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,889.06/10,327.54 = 2,731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,889.06x = 10,327.54 × 2,731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,889.06x = 28,214,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,214,736.00/6,889.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.59

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