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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,483.53, 9,691.86 and 4,821.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,483.53, 9,691.86 and 4,821.41 is: 7,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,483.53 : 9,691.86 = 4,821.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,483.53/9,691.86 = 4,821.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,483.53x = 9,691.86 × 4,821.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,483.53x = 46,728,382.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,728,382.26/6,483.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,207.25

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