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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.13, 9,357.93 and 3,606.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.13, 9,357.93 and 3,606.93 is: 5,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.13 : 9,357.93 = 3,606.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.13/9,357.93 = 3,606.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.13x = 9,357.93 × 3,606.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.13x = 33,753,398.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,753,398.45/6,247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,403.03

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