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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.54, 10,433.67 and 3,258.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.54, 10,433.67 and 3,258.94 is: 4,884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.54 : 10,433.67 = 3,258.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.54/10,433.67 = 3,258.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.54x = 10,433.67 × 3,258.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.54x = 34,002,704.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002,704.51/6,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,884.37

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