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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,445.91, 11,170.98 and 6,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,445.91, 11,170.98 and 6,072.24 is: 9,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,445.91 : 11,170.98 = 6,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,445.91/11,170.98 = 6,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,445.91x = 11,170.98 × 6,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,445.91x = 67,832,871.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,832,871.60/7,445.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.08

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