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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.52, 9,063.59 and 5,264.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.52, 9,063.59 and 5,264.25 is: 7,889.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.52 : 9,063.59 = 5,264.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.52/9,063.59 = 5,264.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.52x = 9,063.59 × 5,264.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.52x = 47,712,977.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,712,977.34/6,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.68

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