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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.52, 10,983.66 and 6,007.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.52, 10,983.66 and 6,007.88 is: 8,990.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.52 : 10,983.66 = 6,007.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.52/10,983.66 = 6,007.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.52x = 10,983.66 × 6,007.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.52x = 65,988,511.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,988,511.24/7,339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,990.85

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