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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,425.54, 8,867.07 and 3,592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,425.54, 8,867.07 and 3,592.92 is: 4,958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,425.54 : 8,867.07 = 3,592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,425.54/8,867.07 = 3,592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,425.54x = 8,867.07 × 3,592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,425.54x = 31,858,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,706.40/6,425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,958.13

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