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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,906.53, 10,358.72 and 3,788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,906.53, 10,358.72 and 3,788.07 is: 5,681.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,906.53 : 10,358.72 = 3,788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,906.53/10,358.72 = 3,788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,906.53x = 10,358.72 × 3,788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,906.53x = 39,239,556.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239,556.47/6,906.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.52

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