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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,313.92, 9,469.46 and 3,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,313.92, 9,469.46 and 3,541.84 is: 5,311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,313.92 : 9,469.46 = 3,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,313.92/9,469.46 = 3,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,313.92x = 9,469.46 × 3,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,313.92x = 33,539,312.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539,312.21/6,313.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,311.96

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