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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.43, 9,681.35 and 3,828.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.43, 9,681.35 and 3,828.75 is: 5,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.43 : 9,681.35 = 3,828.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.43/9,681.35 = 3,828.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.43x = 9,681.35 × 3,828.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.43x = 37,067,401.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067,401.26/7,015.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.70

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