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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,964.38, 10,451.43 and 3,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,964.38, 10,451.43 and 3,066.66 is: 4,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,964.38 : 10,451.43 = 3,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,964.38/10,451.43 = 3,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,964.38x = 10,451.43 × 3,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,964.38x = 32,050,982.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,050,982.32/6,964.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,602.13

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