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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.34, 10,063.80 and 2,957.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.34, 10,063.80 and 2,957.21 is: 4,437.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.34 : 10,063.80 = 2,957.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.34/10,063.80 = 2,957.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.34x = 10,063.80 × 2,957.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.34x = 29,760,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,760,719.68/6,707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.04

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