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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,709.03, 10,060.73 and 2,546.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,709.03, 10,060.73 and 2,546.74 is: 3,819.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,709.03 : 10,060.73 = 2,546.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,709.03/10,060.73 = 2,546.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,709.03x = 10,060.73 × 2,546.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,709.03x = 25,622,032.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,622,032.00/6,709.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.04

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