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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,310.76, 10,966.44 and 6,086.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,310.76, 10,966.44 and 6,086.80 is: 9,130.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,310.76 : 10,966.44 = 6,086.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,310.76/10,966.44 = 6,086.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,310.76x = 10,966.44 × 6,086.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,310.76x = 66,750,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750,467.60/7,310.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,130.45

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