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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,298.91, 10,961.54 and 6,712.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,298.91, 10,961.54 and 6,712.83 is: 10,081.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,298.91 : 10,961.54 = 6,712.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,298.91/10,961.54 = 6,712.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,298.91x = 10,961.54 × 6,712.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,298.91x = 73,582,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,582,954.56/7,298.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.36

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