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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,928.78, 10,394.19 and 2,545.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,928.78, 10,394.19 and 2,545.89 is: 3,819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,928.78 : 10,394.19 = 2,545.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,928.78/10,394.19 = 2,545.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,928.78x = 10,394.19 × 2,545.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,928.78x = 26,462,487.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,462,487.74/6,928.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.21

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