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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,266.80, 10,913.40 and 6,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,266.80, 10,913.40 and 6,359.60 is: 9,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,266.80 : 10,913.40 = 6,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,266.80/10,913.40 = 6,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,266.80x = 10,913.40 × 6,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,266.80x = 69,404,858.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,404,858.64/7,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,550.95

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