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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,927.69, 10,392.97 and 2,247.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,927.69, 10,392.97 and 2,247.78 is: 3,372.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,927.69 : 10,392.97 = 2,247.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,927.69/10,392.97 = 2,247.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,927.69x = 10,392.97 × 2,247.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,927.69x = 23,361,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361,143.58/6,927.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.14

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