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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.03, 9,403.61 and 5,348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.03, 9,403.61 and 5,348.91 is: 8,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.03 : 9,403.61 = 5,348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.03/9,403.61 = 5,348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.03x = 9,403.61 × 5,348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.03x = 50,299,036.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,299,036.82/6,282.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,006.81

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