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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,755.31, 9,321.40 and 3,770.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,755.31, 9,321.40 and 3,770.76 is: 5,203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,755.31 : 9,321.40 = 3,770.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,755.31/9,321.40 = 3,770.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,755.31x = 9,321.40 × 3,770.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,755.31x = 35,148,752.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,148,752.84/6,755.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.13

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