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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.70, 9,475.47 and 3,541.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.70, 9,475.47 and 3,541.28 is: 5,312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.70 : 9,475.47 = 3,541.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.70/9,475.47 = 3,541.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.70x = 9,475.47 × 3,541.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.70x = 33,555,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,555,245.02/6,316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,312.15

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