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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.02, 8,764.03 and 3,832.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.02, 8,764.03 and 3,832.49 is: 5,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.02 : 8,764.03 = 3,832.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.02/8,764.03 = 3,832.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.02x = 8,764.03 × 3,832.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.02x = 33,588,059.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588,059.39/6,350.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,289.44

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