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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.62, 10,121.49 and 3,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.62, 10,121.49 and 3,049.16 is: 4,573.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.62 : 10,121.49 = 3,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.62/10,121.49 = 3,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.62x = 10,121.49 × 3,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.62x = 30,861,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,861,991.84/6,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,573.76

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