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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.50, 9,376.98 and 3,963.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.50, 9,376.98 and 3,963.47 is: 5,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.50 : 9,376.98 = 3,963.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.50/9,376.98 = 3,963.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.50x = 9,376.98 × 3,963.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.50x = 37,165,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,165,378.92/6,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,469.12

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