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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,721.55, 10,062.62 and 4,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,721.55, 10,062.62 and 4,713.29 is: 7,056.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,721.55 : 10,062.62 = 4,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,721.55/10,062.62 = 4,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,721.55x = 10,062.62 × 4,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,721.55x = 47,427,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,427,972.34/6,721.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.10

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