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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,710.83, 10,056.52 and 3,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,710.83, 10,056.52 and 3,782.91 is: 5,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,710.83 : 10,056.52 = 3,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,710.83/10,056.52 = 3,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,710.83x = 10,056.52 × 3,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,710.83x = 38,042,910.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,042,910.07/6,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,668.88

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