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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,773.58, 9,348.48 and 3,789.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,773.58, 9,348.48 and 3,789.54 is: 5,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,773.58 : 9,348.48 = 3,789.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,773.58/9,348.48 = 3,789.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,773.58x = 9,348.48 × 3,789.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,773.58x = 35,426,438.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,426,438.90/6,773.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,230.09

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