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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.04, 8,668.11 and 3,629.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.04, 8,668.11 and 3,629.96 is: 5,007.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.04 : 8,668.11 = 3,629.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.04/8,668.11 = 3,629.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.04x = 8,668.11 × 3,629.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.04x = 31,464,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,464,892.58/6,283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,007.91

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