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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,993.06, 9,650.67 and 3,849.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,993.06, 9,650.67 and 3,849.33 is: 5,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,993.06 : 9,650.67 = 3,849.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,993.06/9,650.67 = 3,849.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,993.06x = 9,650.67 × 3,849.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,993.06x = 37,148,613.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148,613.55/6,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.21

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