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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,799.61, 10,182.87 and 4,713.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,799.61, 10,182.87 and 4,713.72 is: 7,059.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,799.61 : 10,182.87 = 4,713.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,799.61/10,182.87 = 4,713.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,799.61x = 10,182.87 × 4,713.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,799.61x = 47,999,197.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,999,197.98/6,799.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,059.12

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