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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,261.16, 10,895.88 and 6,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,261.16, 10,895.88 and 6,043.32 is: 9,068.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,261.16 : 10,895.88 = 6,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,261.16/10,895.88 = 6,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,261.16x = 10,895.88 × 6,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,261.16x = 65,847,289.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,847,289.52/7,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.43

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