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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,112.92, 9,815.81 and 3,969.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,112.92, 9,815.81 and 3,969.11 is: 5,477.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,112.92 : 9,815.81 = 3,969.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,112.92/9,815.81 = 3,969.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,112.92x = 9,815.81 × 3,969.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,112.92x = 38,959,960.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959,960.70/7,112.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,477.35

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