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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,299.74, 10,939.52 and 6,323.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,299.74, 10,939.52 and 6,323.42 is: 9,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,299.74 : 10,939.52 = 6,323.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,299.74/10,939.52 = 6,323.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,299.74x = 10,939.52 × 6,323.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,299.74x = 69,175,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,175,179.56/7,299.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,476.39

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