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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,920.73, 10,388.16 and 5,066.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,920.73, 10,388.16 and 5,066.34 is: 7,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,920.73 : 10,388.16 = 5,066.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,920.73/10,388.16 = 5,066.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,920.73x = 10,388.16 × 5,066.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,920.73x = 52,629,950.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629,950.53/6,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,604.68

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