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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.17, 10,983.53 and 6,449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.17, 10,983.53 and 6,449.43 is: 9,670.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.17 : 10,983.53 = 6,449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.17/10,983.53 = 6,449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.17x = 10,983.53 × 6,449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.17x = 70,837,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837,475.64/7,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,670.42

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