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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,921.22, 10,375.65 and 2,537.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,921.22, 10,375.65 and 2,537.65 is: 3,804.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,921.22 : 10,375.65 = 2,537.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,921.22/10,375.65 = 2,537.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,921.22x = 10,375.65 × 2,537.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,921.22x = 26,329,768.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,768.22/6,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.21

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