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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,770.91, 9,343.86 and 3,786.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,770.91, 9,343.86 and 3,786.68 is: 5,225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,770.91 : 9,343.86 = 3,786.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,770.91/9,343.86 = 3,786.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,770.91x = 9,343.86 × 3,786.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,770.91x = 35,382,146.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,382,146.87/6,770.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,225.61

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