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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,992.81, 10,493.65 and 6,336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,992.81, 10,493.65 and 6,336.03 is: 9,508.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,992.81 : 10,493.65 = 6,336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,992.81/10,493.65 = 6,336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,992.81x = 10,493.65 × 6,336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,992.81x = 66,488,065.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,488,065.37/6,992.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,508.06

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