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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.33, 10,531.29 and 6,382.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.33, 10,531.29 and 6,382.97 is: 9,609.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.33 : 10,531.29 = 6,382.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.33/10,531.29 = 6,382.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.33x = 10,531.29 × 6,382.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.33x = 67,220,855.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,220,855.47/6,995.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.40

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