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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,264.23, 10,875.29 and 6,153.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,264.23, 10,875.29 and 6,153.72 is: 9,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,264.23 : 10,875.29 = 6,153.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,264.23/10,875.29 = 6,153.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,264.23x = 10,875.29 × 6,153.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,264.23x = 66,923,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,923,458.81/7,264.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,212.74

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