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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.52, 9,311.32 and 3,763.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.52, 9,311.32 and 3,763.48 is: 5,193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.52 : 9,311.32 = 3,763.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.52/9,311.32 = 3,763.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.52x = 9,311.32 × 3,763.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.52x = 35,042,966.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042,966.59/6,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.46

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