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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.82, 9,338.73 and 3,597.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.82, 9,338.73 and 3,597.33 is: 5,396.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.82 : 9,338.73 = 3,597.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.82/9,338.73 = 3,597.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.82x = 9,338.73 × 3,597.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.82x = 33,594,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594,493.59/6,225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,396.00

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