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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,961.54, 9,607.41 and 3,817.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,961.54, 9,607.41 and 3,817.93 is: 5,269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,961.54 : 9,607.41 = 3,817.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,961.54/9,607.41 = 3,817.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,961.54x = 9,607.41 × 3,817.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,961.54x = 36,680,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,680,418.86/6,961.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,269.01

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