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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.04, 9,511.82 and 5,748.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.04, 9,511.82 and 5,748.80 is: 8,604.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.04 : 9,511.82 = 5,748.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.04/9,511.82 = 5,748.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.04x = 9,511.82 × 5,748.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.04x = 54,681,550.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681,550.82/6,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,604.44

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