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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,453.93, 8,905.88 and 3,620.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,453.93, 8,905.88 and 3,620.93 is: 4,996.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,453.93 : 8,905.88 = 3,620.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,453.93/8,905.88 = 3,620.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,453.93x = 8,905.88 × 3,620.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,453.93x = 32,247,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,247,532.59/6,453.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.57

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