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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,113.61, 9,817.33 and 3,927.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,113.61, 9,817.33 and 3,927.52 is: 5,420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,113.61 : 9,817.33 = 3,927.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,113.61/9,817.33 = 3,927.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,113.61x = 9,817.33 × 3,927.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,113.61x = 38,557,744.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,557,744.89/7,113.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,420.28

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