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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,598.28, 11,338.53 and 6,723.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,598.28, 11,338.53 and 6,723.48 is: 10,033.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,598.28 : 11,338.53 = 6,723.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,598.28/11,338.53 = 6,723.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,598.28x = 11,338.53 × 6,723.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,598.28x = 76,234,379.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,234,379.68/7,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,033.11

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