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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.22, 9,444.87 and 5,065.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.22, 9,444.87 and 5,065.92 is: 7,588.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.22 : 9,444.87 = 5,065.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.22/9,444.87 = 5,065.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.22x = 9,444.87 × 5,065.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.22x = 47,846,955.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,846,955.83/6,305.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,588.47

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