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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.42, 10,094.94 and 6,360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.42, 10,094.94 and 6,360.78 is: 9,541.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.42 : 10,094.94 = 6,360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.42/10,094.94 = 6,360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.42x = 10,094.94 × 6,360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.42x = 64,211,692.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,211,692.45/6,729.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.94

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