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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,164.91, 10,763.70 and 6,180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,164.91, 10,763.70 and 6,180.76 is: 9,285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,164.91 : 10,763.70 = 6,180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,164.91/10,763.70 = 6,180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,164.91x = 10,763.70 × 6,180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,164.91x = 66,527,846.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,527,846.41/7,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,285.23

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