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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,747.95, 9,312.18 and 3,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,747.95, 9,312.18 and 3,763.73 is: 5,193.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,747.95 : 9,312.18 = 3,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,747.95/9,312.18 = 3,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,747.95x = 9,312.18 × 3,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,747.95x = 35,048,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,048,484.67/6,747.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.95

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