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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,110.80, 10,666.20 and 6,406.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,110.80, 10,666.20 and 6,406.10 is: 9,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,110.80 : 10,666.20 = 6,406.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,110.80/10,666.20 = 6,406.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,110.80x = 10,666.20 × 6,406.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,110.80x = 68,328,743.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,328,743.82/7,110.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,609.15

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