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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,759.21, 9,327.81 and 3,774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,759.21, 9,327.81 and 3,774.93 is: 5,209.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,759.21 : 9,327.81 = 3,774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,759.21/9,327.81 = 3,774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,759.21x = 9,327.81 × 3,774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,759.21x = 35,211,829.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211,829.80/6,759.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.46

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