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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,748.88, 9,313.97 and 3,765.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,748.88, 9,313.97 and 3,765.44 is: 5,196.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,748.88 : 9,313.97 = 3,765.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,748.88/9,313.97 = 3,765.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,748.88x = 9,313.97 × 3,765.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,748.88x = 35,071,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,071,129.80/6,748.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,196.59

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