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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,241.76, 10,799.19 and 7,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,241.76, 10,799.19 and 7,176.06 is: 10,701.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,241.76 : 10,799.19 = 7,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,241.76/10,799.19 = 7,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,241.76x = 10,799.19 × 7,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,241.76x = 77,495,635.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,495,635.39/7,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,701.22

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