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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,279.64, 10,928.68 and 6,061.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,279.64, 10,928.68 and 6,061.94 is: 9,100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,279.64 : 10,928.68 = 6,061.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,279.64/10,928.68 = 6,061.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,279.64x = 10,928.68 × 6,061.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,279.64x = 66,249,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,249,002.44/7,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.59

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