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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.17, 10,977.71 and 6,348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.17, 10,977.71 and 6,348.69 is: 9,511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.17 : 10,977.71 = 6,348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.17/10,977.71 = 6,348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.17x = 10,977.71 × 6,348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.17x = 69,694,045.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,694,045.96/7,327.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,511.73

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