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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,932.76, 10,392.78 and 2,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,932.76, 10,392.78 and 2,546.88 is: 3,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,932.76 : 10,392.78 = 2,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,932.76/10,392.78 = 2,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,932.76x = 10,392.78 × 2,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,932.76x = 26,469,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469,163.53/6,932.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.98

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