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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,313.23, 10,975.99 and 6,851.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,313.23, 10,975.99 and 6,851.91 is: 10,283.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,313.23 : 10,975.99 = 6,851.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,313.23/10,975.99 = 6,851.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,313.23x = 10,975.99 × 6,851.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,313.23x = 75,206,478.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,206,478.51/7,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.62

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