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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,707.79, 10,068.68 and 4,954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,707.79, 10,068.68 and 4,954.77 is: 7,437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,707.79 : 10,068.68 = 4,954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,707.79/10,068.68 = 4,954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,707.79x = 10,068.68 × 4,954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,707.79x = 49,888,005.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,888,005.99/6,707.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,437.32

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