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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,910.97, 10,363.16 and 3,161.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,910.97, 10,363.16 and 3,161.63 is: 4,740.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,910.97 : 10,363.16 = 3,161.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,910.97/10,363.16 = 3,161.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,910.97x = 10,363.16 × 3,161.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,910.97x = 32,764,493.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,493.58/6,910.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.94

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