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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.66, 11,250.09 and 6,942.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.66, 11,250.09 and 6,942.38 is: 10,436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.66 : 11,250.09 = 6,942.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.66/11,250.09 = 6,942.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.66x = 11,250.09 × 6,942.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.66x = 78,102,343.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,102,343.56/7,483.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.39

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