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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,053.73, 9,734.13 and 3,909.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,053.73, 9,734.13 and 3,909.94 is: 5,395.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,053.73 : 9,734.13 = 3,909.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,053.73/9,734.13 = 3,909.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,053.73x = 9,734.13 × 3,909.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,053.73x = 38,059,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,059,864.25/7,053.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.71

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