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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.40, 10,241.16 and 3,313.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.40, 10,241.16 and 3,313.48 is: 4,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.40 : 10,241.16 = 3,313.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.40/10,241.16 = 3,313.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.40x = 10,241.16 × 3,313.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.40x = 33,933,878.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,933,878.84/6,825.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,971.71

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