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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,952.48, 10,425.30 and 3,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,952.48, 10,425.30 and 3,990.46 is: 5,983.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,952.48 : 10,425.30 = 3,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,952.48/10,425.30 = 3,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,952.48x = 10,425.30 × 3,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,952.48x = 41,601,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,601,742.64/6,952.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,983.73

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