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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,063.86, 9,748.18 and 3,920.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,063.86, 9,748.18 and 3,920.10 is: 5,409.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,063.86 : 9,748.18 = 3,920.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,063.86/9,748.18 = 3,920.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,063.86x = 9,748.18 × 3,920.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,063.86x = 38,213,781.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,213,781.88/7,063.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,409.76

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