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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.31, 9,545.90 and 3,592.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.31, 9,545.90 and 3,592.11 is: 5,389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.31 : 9,545.90 = 3,592.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.31/9,545.90 = 3,592.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.31x = 9,545.90 × 3,592.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.31x = 34,289,904.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,289,904.89/6,362.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.54

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