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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,744.96, 10,126.76 and 4,659.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,744.96, 10,126.76 and 4,659.82 is: 6,996.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,744.96 : 10,126.76 = 4,659.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,744.96/10,126.76 = 4,659.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,744.96x = 10,126.76 × 4,659.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,744.96x = 47,188,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,188,830.17/6,744.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,996.16

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