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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,320.54, 10,979.46 and 6,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,320.54, 10,979.46 and 6,095.82 is: 9,142.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,320.54 : 10,979.46 = 6,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,320.54/10,979.46 = 6,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,320.54x = 10,979.46 × 6,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,320.54x = 66,928,811.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,928,811.86/7,320.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,142.61

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