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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,054.54, 9,735.14 and 3,867.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,054.54, 9,735.14 and 3,867.75 is: 5,337.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,054.54 : 9,735.14 = 3,867.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,054.54/9,735.14 = 3,867.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,054.54x = 9,735.14 × 3,867.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,054.54x = 37,653,075.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,653,075.65/7,054.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.42

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