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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,750.04, 10,703.76 and 6,002.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,750.04, 10,703.76 and 6,002.78 is: 8,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,750.04 : 10,703.76 = 6,002.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,750.04/10,703.76 = 6,002.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,750.04x = 10,703.76 × 6,002.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,750.04x = 64,252,316.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,252,316.45/7,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,290.58

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