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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,853.93, 10,284.99 and 6,296.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,853.93, 10,284.99 and 6,296.24 is: 9,448.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,853.93 : 10,284.99 = 6,296.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,853.93/10,284.99 = 6,296.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,853.93x = 10,284.99 × 6,296.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,853.93x = 64,756,802.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,756,802.96/6,853.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,448.13

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