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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.76, 10,488.88 and 2,375.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.76, 10,488.88 and 2,375.76 is: 3,563.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.76 : 10,488.88 = 2,375.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.76/10,488.88 = 2,375.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.76x = 10,488.88 × 2,375.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.76x = 24,919,061.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,919,061.55/6,992.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.55

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