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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,280.16, 10,929.38 and 6,062.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,280.16, 10,929.38 and 6,062.48 is: 9,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,280.16 : 10,929.38 = 6,062.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,280.16/10,929.38 = 6,062.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,280.16x = 10,929.38 × 6,062.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,280.16x = 66,259,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,259,147.66/7,280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.33

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