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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.68, 10,096.68 and 3,269.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.68, 10,096.68 and 3,269.36 is: 4,905.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.68 : 10,096.68 = 3,269.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.68/10,096.68 = 3,269.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.68x = 10,096.68 × 3,269.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.68x = 33,009,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009,681.72/6,729.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,905.09

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