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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,033.46, 10,541.03 and 6,288.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,033.46, 10,541.03 and 6,288.74 is: 9,424.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,033.46 : 10,541.03 = 6,288.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,033.46/10,541.03 = 6,288.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,033.46x = 10,541.03 × 6,288.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,033.46x = 66,289,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,289,712.85/7,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,424.91

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