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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.07, 10,042.61 and 6,289.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.07, 10,042.61 and 6,289.11 is: 9,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.07 : 10,042.61 = 6,289.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.07/10,042.61 = 6,289.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.07x = 10,042.61 × 6,289.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.07x = 63,159,047.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,159,047.53/6,695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,433.67

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