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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.14, 9,504.51 and 5,743.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.14, 9,504.51 and 5,743.90 is: 8,597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.14 : 9,504.51 = 5,743.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.14/9,504.51 = 5,743.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.14x = 9,504.51 × 5,743.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.14x = 54,592,954.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,592,954.99/6,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,597.13

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