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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,278.63, 10,927.17 and 6,060.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,278.63, 10,927.17 and 6,060.93 is: 9,099.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,278.63 : 10,927.17 = 6,060.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,278.63/10,927.17 = 6,060.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,278.63x = 10,927.17 × 6,060.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,278.63x = 66,228,812.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,228,812.47/7,278.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,099.08

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