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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,967.28, 9,614.82 and 3,823.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,967.28, 9,614.82 and 3,823.46 is: 5,276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,967.28 : 9,614.82 = 3,823.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,967.28/9,614.82 = 3,823.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,967.28x = 9,614.82 × 3,823.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,967.28x = 36,761,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,761,879.68/6,967.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,276.36

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