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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,702.69, 10,043.77 and 3,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,702.69, 10,043.77 and 3,583.14 is: 5,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,702.69 : 10,043.77 = 3,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,702.69/10,043.77 = 3,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,702.69x = 10,043.77 × 3,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,702.69x = 35,988,234.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988,234.04/6,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,369.22

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