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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,104.54, 10,637.91 and 6,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,104.54, 10,637.91 and 6,274.02 is: 9,394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,104.54 : 10,637.91 = 6,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,104.54/10,637.91 = 6,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,104.54x = 10,637.91 × 6,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,104.54x = 66,742,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,742,460.10/7,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,394.34

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