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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,671.83, 9,207.48 and 3,839.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,671.83, 9,207.48 and 3,839.64 is: 5,298.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,671.83 : 9,207.48 = 3,839.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,671.83/9,207.48 = 3,839.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,671.83x = 9,207.48 × 3,839.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,671.83x = 35,353,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,353,362.47/6,671.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,298.90

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