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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,206.48, 10,795.32 and 6,597.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,206.48, 10,795.32 and 6,597.36 is: 9,882.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,206.48 : 10,795.32 = 6,597.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,206.48/10,795.32 = 6,597.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,206.48x = 10,795.32 × 6,597.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,206.48x = 71,220,612.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,220,612.36/7,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,882.86

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