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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,468.61, 10,300.77 and 6,965.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,468.61, 10,300.77 and 6,965.60 is: 9,607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,468.61 : 10,300.77 = 6,965.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,468.61/10,300.77 = 6,965.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,468.61x = 10,300.77 × 6,965.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,468.61x = 71,750,992.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,750,992.01/7,468.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,607.01

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