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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,237.43, 10,831.48 and 6,068.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,237.43, 10,831.48 and 6,068.75 is: 9,082.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,237.43 : 10,831.48 = 6,068.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,237.43/10,831.48 = 6,068.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,237.43x = 10,831.48 × 6,068.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,237.43x = 65,733,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,733,544.25/7,237.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,082.44

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