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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6.92, 10.36 and 6.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6.92, 10.36 and 6.64 is: 9.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6.92 : 10.36 = 6.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6.92/10.36 = 6.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6.92x = 10.36 × 6.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6.92x = 68.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68.79/6.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.94

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