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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.73, 10,055.84 and 2,813.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.73, 10,055.84 and 2,813.01 is: 4,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.73 : 10,055.84 = 2,813.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.73/10,055.84 = 2,813.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.73x = 10,055.84 × 2,813.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.73x = 28,287,164.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287,164.41/6,710.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,215.21

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