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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,912.55, 10,368.83 and 2,528.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,912.55, 10,368.83 and 2,528.22 is: 3,792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,912.55 : 10,368.83 = 2,528.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,912.55/10,368.83 = 2,528.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,912.55x = 10,368.83 × 2,528.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,912.55x = 26,214,683.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214,683.38/6,912.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.33

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