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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.65, 10,418.07 and 4,989.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.65, 10,418.07 and 4,989.45 is: 7,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.65 : 10,418.07 = 4,989.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.65/10,418.07 = 4,989.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.65x = 10,418.07 × 4,989.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.65x = 51,980,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,980,410.47/6,961.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.68

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