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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,795.82, 9,377.48 and 3,811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,795.82, 9,377.48 and 3,811.04 is: 5,258.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,795.82 : 9,377.48 = 3,811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,795.82/9,377.48 = 3,811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,795.82x = 9,377.48 × 3,811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,795.82x = 35,737,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,737,885.44/6,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,258.81

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