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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,364.06, 6,543.62 and 3,992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,364.06, 6,543.62 and 3,992.12 is: 5,985.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,364.06 : 6,543.62 = 3,992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,364.06/6,543.62 = 3,992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,364.06x = 6,543.62 × 3,992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,364.06x = 26,122,916.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,122,916.27/4,364.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.92

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