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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,772.93, 9,347.13 and 3,789.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,772.93, 9,347.13 and 3,789.72 is: 5,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,772.93 : 9,347.13 = 3,789.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,772.93/9,347.13 = 3,789.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,772.93x = 9,347.13 × 3,789.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,772.93x = 35,423,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,423,005.50/6,772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.09

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