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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,725.59, 10,083.83 and 3,435.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,725.59, 10,083.83 and 3,435.98 is: 5,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,725.59 : 10,083.83 = 3,435.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,725.59/10,083.83 = 3,435.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,725.59x = 10,083.83 × 3,435.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,725.59x = 34,647,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,647,770.60/6,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,151.63

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