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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.97, 8,326.67 and 3,933.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.97, 8,326.67 and 3,933.45 is: 5,428.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.97 : 8,326.67 = 3,933.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.97/8,326.67 = 3,933.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.97x = 8,326.67 × 3,933.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.97x = 32,752,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,752,520.44/6,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,428.92

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