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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.68, 9,895.77 and 3,828.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.68, 9,895.77 and 3,828.48 is: 5,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.68 : 9,895.77 = 3,828.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.68/9,895.77 = 3,828.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.68x = 9,895.77 × 3,828.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.68x = 37,885,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,885,757.53/6,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,733.59

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