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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,750.83, 9,316.12 and 3,766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,750.83, 9,316.12 and 3,766.49 is: 5,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,750.83 : 9,316.12 = 3,766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,750.83/9,316.12 = 3,766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,750.83x = 9,316.12 × 3,766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,750.83x = 35,089,007.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,089,007.41/6,750.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,197.73

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