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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.13, 8,507.46 and 3,926.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.13, 8,507.46 and 3,926.97 is: 5,419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.13 : 8,507.46 = 3,926.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.13/8,507.46 = 3,926.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.13x = 8,507.46 × 3,926.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.13x = 33,408,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,408,540.20/6,164.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,419.83

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