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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,198.58, 10,784.91 and 6,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,198.58, 10,784.91 and 6,027.32 is: 9,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,198.58 : 10,784.91 = 6,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,198.58/10,784.91 = 6,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,198.58x = 10,784.91 × 6,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,198.58x = 65,004,103.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,004,103.74/7,198.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,030.13

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