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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,275.80, 10,926.90 and 6,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,275.80, 10,926.90 and 6,368.60 is: 9,564.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,275.80 : 10,926.90 = 6,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,275.80/10,926.90 = 6,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,275.80x = 10,926.90 × 6,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,275.80x = 69,589,055.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,589,055.34/7,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,564.45

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