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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,105.72, 9,805.70 and 3,961.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,105.72, 9,805.70 and 3,961.84 is: 5,467.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,105.72 : 9,805.70 = 3,961.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,105.72/9,805.70 = 3,961.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,105.72x = 9,805.70 × 3,961.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,105.72x = 38,848,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848,614.49/7,105.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,467.23

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