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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,284.85, 10,935.37 and 3,773.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,284.85, 10,935.37 and 3,773.91 is: 5,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,284.85 : 10,935.37 = 3,773.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,284.85/10,935.37 = 3,773.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,284.85x = 10,935.37 × 3,773.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,284.85x = 41,269,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,269,147.92/7,284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,665.07

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