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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.41, 9,523.55 and 3,059.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.41, 9,523.55 and 3,059.83 is: 4,591.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.41 : 9,523.55 = 3,059.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.41/9,523.55 = 3,059.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.41x = 9,523.55 × 3,059.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.41x = 29,140,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,140,428.70/6,346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.64

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