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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,706.05, 9,254.35 and 3,721.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,706.05, 9,254.35 and 3,721.88 is: 5,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,706.05 : 9,254.35 = 3,721.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,706.05/9,254.35 = 3,721.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,706.05x = 9,254.35 × 3,721.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,706.05x = 34,443,561.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443,561.57/6,706.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,136.20

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