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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.23, 11,067.93 and 6,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.23, 11,067.93 and 6,342.44 is: 9,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.23 : 11,067.93 = 6,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.23/11,067.93 = 6,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.23x = 11,067.93 × 6,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.23x = 70,197,681.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,197,681.95/7,371.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,523.20

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