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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.53, 9,547.84 and 3,035.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.53, 9,547.84 and 3,035.05 is: 4,550.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.53 : 9,547.84 = 3,035.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.53/9,547.84 = 3,035.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.53x = 9,547.84 × 3,035.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.53x = 28,978,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978,171.79/6,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,550.21

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