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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,711.82, 10,063.42 and 2,329.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,711.82, 10,063.42 and 2,329.59 is: 3,492.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,711.82 : 10,063.42 = 2,329.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,711.82/10,063.42 = 2,329.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,711.82x = 10,063.42 × 2,329.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,711.82x = 23,443,642.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,443,642.60/6,711.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,492.89

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