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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.28, 8,708.85 and 3,922.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.28, 8,708.85 and 3,922.47 is: 5,410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.28 : 8,708.85 = 3,922.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.28/8,708.85 = 3,922.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.28x = 8,708.85 × 3,922.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.28x = 34,160,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,160,202.86/6,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.85

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