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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.05, 10,976.31 and 6,101.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.05, 10,976.31 and 6,101.33 is: 9,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.05 : 10,976.31 = 6,101.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.05/10,976.31 = 6,101.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.05x = 10,976.31 × 6,101.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.05x = 66,970,034.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,970,034.61/7,326.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.36

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