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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,045.68, 10,569.60 and 6,170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,045.68, 10,569.60 and 6,170.88 is: 9,257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,045.68 : 10,569.60 = 6,170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,045.68/10,569.60 = 6,170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,045.68x = 10,569.60 × 6,170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,045.68x = 65,223,733.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,223,733.25/7,045.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,257.27

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