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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,800.31, 10,202.19 and 3,292.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,800.31, 10,202.19 and 3,292.01 is: 4,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,800.31 : 10,202.19 = 3,292.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,800.31/10,202.19 = 3,292.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,800.31x = 10,202.19 × 3,292.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,800.31x = 33,585,660.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,585,660.49/6,800.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.84

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