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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,921.68, 10,382.54 and 2,762.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,921.68, 10,382.54 and 2,762.73 is: 4,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,921.68 : 10,382.54 = 2,762.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,921.68/10,382.54 = 2,762.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,921.68x = 10,382.54 × 2,762.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,921.68x = 28,684,140.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,684,140.92/6,921.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.10

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