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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,034.02, 9,706.80 and 3,890.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,034.02, 9,706.80 and 3,890.14 is: 5,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,034.02 : 9,706.80 = 3,890.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,034.02/9,706.80 = 3,890.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,034.02x = 9,706.80 × 3,890.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,034.02x = 37,760,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,760,810.95/7,034.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,368.31

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