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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.27, 10,152.32 and 6,684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.27, 10,152.32 and 6,684.95 is: 9,234.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.27 : 10,152.32 = 6,684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.27/10,152.32 = 6,684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.27x = 10,152.32 × 6,684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.27x = 67,867,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,867,743.54/7,349.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,234.63

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