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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,905.73, 9,529.89 and 3,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,905.73, 9,529.89 and 3,761.91 is: 5,191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,905.73 : 9,529.89 = 3,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,905.73/9,529.89 = 3,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,905.73x = 9,529.89 × 3,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,905.73x = 35,850,588.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,850,588.49/6,905.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,191.43

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