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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,169.94, 10,763.96 and 6,837.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,169.94, 10,763.96 and 6,837.57 is: 10,264.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,169.94 : 10,763.96 = 6,837.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,169.94/10,763.96 = 6,837.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,169.94x = 10,763.96 × 6,837.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,169.94x = 73,599,295.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,599,295.79/7,169.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.98

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