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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,995.76, 9,654.24 and 3,852.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,995.76, 9,654.24 and 3,852.18 is: 5,316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,995.76 : 9,654.24 = 3,852.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,995.76/9,654.24 = 3,852.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,995.76x = 9,654.24 × 3,852.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,995.76x = 37,189,870.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189,870.24/6,995.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,316.06

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