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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.56, 11,052.48 and 6,554.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.56, 11,052.48 and 6,554.24 is: 9,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.56 : 11,052.48 = 6,554.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.56/11,052.48 = 6,554.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.56x = 11,052.48 × 6,554.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.56x = 72,440,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440,606.52/7,368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.04

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