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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,825.59, 10,252.39 and 4,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,825.59, 10,252.39 and 4,488.91 is: 6,742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,825.59 : 10,252.39 = 4,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,825.59/10,252.39 = 4,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,825.59x = 10,252.39 × 4,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,825.59x = 46,022,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,022,055.99/6,825.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.58

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