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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,004.43, 10,475.64 and 6,229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,004.43, 10,475.64 and 6,229.85 is: 9,317.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,004.43 : 10,475.64 = 6,229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,004.43/10,475.64 = 6,229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,004.43x = 10,475.64 × 6,229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,004.43x = 65,261,613.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,261,613.48/7,004.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,317.19

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