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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,843.94, 10,283.21 and 6,567.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,843.94, 10,283.21 and 6,567.15 is: 9,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,843.94 : 10,283.21 = 6,567.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,843.94/10,283.21 = 6,567.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,843.94x = 10,283.21 × 6,567.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,843.94x = 67,531,419.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,531,419.77/6,843.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,867.33

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