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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,804.13, 9,388.98 and 3,820.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,804.13, 9,388.98 and 3,820.29 is: 5,271.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,804.13 : 9,388.98 = 3,820.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,804.13/9,388.98 = 3,820.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,804.13x = 9,388.98 × 3,820.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,804.13x = 35,868,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,868,607.30/6,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,271.59

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