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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,015.67, 9,681.32 and 3,828.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,015.67, 9,681.32 and 3,828.89 is: 5,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,015.67 : 9,681.32 = 3,828.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,015.67/9,681.32 = 3,828.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,015.67x = 9,681.32 × 3,828.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,015.67x = 37,068,670.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,068,670.50/7,015.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,283.70

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