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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,966.81, 10,450.08 and 3,267.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,966.81, 10,450.08 and 3,267.81 is: 4,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,966.81 : 10,450.08 = 3,267.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,966.81/10,450.08 = 3,267.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,966.81x = 10,450.08 × 3,267.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,966.81x = 34,148,875.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148,875.92/6,966.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,901.65

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