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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,065.23, 9,750.53 and 3,921.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,065.23, 9,750.53 and 3,921.40 is: 5,411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,065.23 : 9,750.53 = 3,921.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,065.23/9,750.53 = 3,921.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,065.23x = 9,750.53 × 3,921.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,065.23x = 38,235,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,235,659.98/7,065.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,411.81

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