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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,960.93, 10,441.35 and 5,582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,960.93, 10,441.35 and 5,582.93 is: 8,374.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,960.93 : 10,441.35 = 5,582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,960.93/10,441.35 = 5,582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,960.93x = 10,441.35 × 5,582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,960.93x = 58,293,273.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,293,273.95/6,960.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,374.35

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