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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,270.09, 10,895.84 and 6,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,270.09, 10,895.84 and 6,329.17 is: 9,485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,270.09 : 10,895.84 = 6,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,270.09/10,895.84 = 6,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,270.09x = 10,895.84 × 6,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,270.09x = 68,961,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,961,564.77/7,270.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,485.66

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