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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,811.96, 10,212.51 and 6,265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,811.96, 10,212.51 and 6,265.24 is: 9,392.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,811.96 : 10,212.51 = 6,265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,811.96/10,212.51 = 6,265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,811.96x = 10,212.51 × 6,265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,811.96x = 63,983,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,983,826.15/6,811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,392.87

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