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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,764.26, 9,332.82 and 3,779.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,764.26, 9,332.82 and 3,779.76 is: 5,215.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,764.26 : 9,332.82 = 3,779.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,764.26/9,332.82 = 3,779.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,764.26x = 9,332.82 × 3,779.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,764.26x = 35,275,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,275,854.72/6,764.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.04

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