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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,070.63, 9,757.91 and 3,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,070.63, 9,757.91 and 3,926.82 is: 5,419.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,070.63 : 9,757.91 = 3,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,070.63/9,757.91 = 3,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,070.63x = 9,757.91 × 3,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,070.63x = 38,317,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,317,556.15/7,070.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.26

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