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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,794.63, 9,376.83 and 3,961.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,794.63, 9,376.83 and 3,961.55 is: 5,467.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,794.63 : 9,376.83 = 3,961.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,794.63/9,376.83 = 3,961.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,794.63x = 9,376.83 × 3,961.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,794.63x = 37,146,804.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,146,804.33/6,794.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.08

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