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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,295.44, 10,060.32 and 5,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,295.44, 10,060.32 and 5,964.88 is: 8,225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,295.44 : 10,060.32 = 5,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,295.44/10,060.32 = 5,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,295.44x = 10,060.32 × 5,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,295.44x = 60,008,601.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,008,601.56/7,295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,225.49

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