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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,120.13, 9,825.98 and 3,976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,120.13, 9,825.98 and 3,976.52 is: 5,487.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,120.13 : 9,825.98 = 3,976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,120.13/9,825.98 = 3,976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,120.13x = 9,825.98 × 3,976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,120.13x = 39,073,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,073,136.98/7,120.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,487.70

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