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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,975.70, 10,463.55 and 6,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,975.70, 10,463.55 and 6,246.70 is: 9,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,975.70 : 10,463.55 = 6,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,975.70/10,463.55 = 6,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,975.70x = 10,463.55 × 6,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,975.70x = 65,362,657.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,362,657.79/6,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,370.05

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