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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,185.61, 10,774.23 and 6,022.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,185.61, 10,774.23 and 6,022.81 is: 9,030.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,185.61 : 10,774.23 = 6,022.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,185.61/10,774.23 = 6,022.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,185.61x = 10,774.23 × 6,022.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,185.61x = 64,891,140.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,891,140.19/7,185.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.71

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