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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.08, 9,528.36 and 5,868.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.08, 9,528.36 and 5,868.96 is: 8,806.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.08 : 9,528.36 = 5,868.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.08/9,528.36 = 5,868.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.08x = 9,528.36 × 5,868.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.08x = 55,921,563.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,921,563.71/6,350.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,806.43

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