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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,292.43, 10,939.46 and 6,295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,292.43, 10,939.46 and 6,295.32 is: 9,443.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,292.43 : 10,939.46 = 6,295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,292.43/10,939.46 = 6,295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,292.43x = 10,939.46 × 6,295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,292.43x = 68,867,369.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,867,369.85/7,292.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,443.68

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