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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,924.92, 10,370.82 and 3,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,924.92, 10,370.82 and 3,994.34 is: 5,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,924.92 : 10,370.82 = 3,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,924.92/10,370.82 = 3,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,924.92x = 10,370.82 × 3,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,924.92x = 41,424,581.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,424,581.16/6,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,981.96

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