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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,695.97, 10,059.35 and 4,726.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,695.97, 10,059.35 and 4,726.13 is: 7,100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,695.97 : 10,059.35 = 4,726.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,695.97/10,059.35 = 4,726.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,695.97x = 10,059.35 × 4,726.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,695.97x = 47,541,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,541,721.89/6,695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,100.05

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