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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,274.13, 10,920.42 and 6,056.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,274.13, 10,920.42 and 6,056.43 is: 9,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,274.13 : 10,920.42 = 6,056.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,274.13/10,920.42 = 6,056.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,274.13x = 10,920.42 × 6,056.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,274.13x = 66,138,759.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,138,759.30/7,274.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,092.33

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