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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.52, 9,347.30 and 3,789.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.52, 9,347.30 and 3,789.18 is: 5,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.52 : 9,347.30 = 3,789.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.52/9,347.30 = 3,789.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.52x = 9,347.30 × 3,789.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.52x = 35,418,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,418,597.48/6,773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,228.98

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