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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,090.92, 9,785.30 and 3,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,090.92, 9,785.30 and 3,947.30 is: 5,447.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,090.92 : 9,785.30 = 3,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,090.92/9,785.30 = 3,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,090.92x = 9,785.30 × 3,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,090.92x = 38,625,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,625,514.69/7,090.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,447.18

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