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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,729.87, 10,094.72 and 2,347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,729.87, 10,094.72 and 2,347.31 is: 3,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,729.87 : 10,094.72 = 2,347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,729.87/10,094.72 = 2,347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,729.87x = 10,094.72 × 2,347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,729.87x = 23,695,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,695,374.99/6,729.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,520.93

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