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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,078.03, 9,767.31 and 3,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,078.03, 9,767.31 and 3,934.15 is: 5,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,078.03 : 9,767.31 = 3,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,078.03/9,767.31 = 3,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,078.03x = 9,767.31 × 3,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,078.03x = 38,426,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,426,062.64/7,078.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.92

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