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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.07, 9,535.23 and 3,895.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.07, 9,535.23 and 3,895.05 is: 5,840.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.07 : 9,535.23 = 3,895.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.07/9,535.23 = 3,895.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.07x = 9,535.23 × 3,895.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.07x = 37,140,197.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,140,197.61/6,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,840.51

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