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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,217.73, 10,807.91 and 6,184.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,217.73, 10,807.91 and 6,184.35 is: 9,260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,217.73 : 10,807.91 = 6,184.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,217.73/10,807.91 = 6,184.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,217.73x = 10,807.91 × 6,184.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,217.73x = 66,839,867.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,839,867.29/7,217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,260.51

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