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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,326.40, 10,973.40 and 6,030.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,326.40, 10,973.40 and 6,030.40 is: 9,032.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,326.40 : 10,973.40 = 6,030.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,326.40/10,973.40 = 6,030.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,326.40x = 10,973.40 × 6,030.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,326.40x = 66,173,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,173,991.36/7,326.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,032.27

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