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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.39, 10,094.09 and 2,831.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.39, 10,094.09 and 2,831.31 is: 4,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.39 : 10,094.09 = 2,831.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.39/10,094.09 = 2,831.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.39x = 10,094.09 × 2,831.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.39x = 28,579,483.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579,483.80/6,729.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,246.97

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