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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.59, 9,544.01 and 3,899.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.59, 9,544.01 and 3,899.23 is: 5,842.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.59 : 9,544.01 = 3,899.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.59/9,544.01 = 3,899.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.59x = 9,544.01 × 3,899.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.59x = 37,214,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,214,246.76/6,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,842.48

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