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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.06, 10,066.86 and 3,789.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.06, 10,066.86 and 3,789.30 is: 5,684.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.06 : 10,066.86 = 3,789.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.06/10,066.86 = 3,789.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.06x = 10,066.86 × 3,789.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.06x = 38,146,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,146,352.60/6,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,684.10

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