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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.58, 10,445.10 and 3,063.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.58, 10,445.10 and 3,063.25 is: 4,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.58 : 10,445.10 = 3,063.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.58/10,445.10 = 3,063.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.58x = 10,445.10 × 3,063.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.58x = 31,995,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,995,952.58/6,961.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.08

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