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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,887.99, 10,327.85 and 4,669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,887.99, 10,327.85 and 4,669.55 is: 7,001.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,887.99 : 10,327.85 = 4,669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,887.99/10,327.85 = 4,669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,887.99x = 10,327.85 × 4,669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,887.99x = 48,226,419.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,226,419.49/6,887.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,001.53

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