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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,691.62, 10,035.41 and 4,837.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,691.62, 10,035.41 and 4,837.53 is: 7,254.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,691.62 : 10,035.41 = 4,837.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,691.62/10,035.41 = 4,837.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,691.62x = 10,035.41 × 4,837.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,691.62x = 48,546,572.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,546,572.75/6,691.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,254.83

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