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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.42, 11,030.88 and 6,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.42, 11,030.88 and 6,662.72 is: 9,975.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.42 : 11,030.88 = 6,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.42/11,030.88 = 6,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.42x = 11,030.88 × 6,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.42x = 73,495,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,495,664.79/7,367.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,975.77

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