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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,011.73, 9,675.75 and 3,867.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,011.73, 9,675.75 and 3,867.94 is: 5,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,011.73 : 9,675.75 = 3,867.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,011.73/9,675.75 = 3,867.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,011.73x = 9,675.75 × 3,867.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,011.73x = 37,425,220.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,425,220.46/7,011.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.52

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