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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,495.71, 8,964.54 and 3,663.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,495.71, 8,964.54 and 3,663.54 is: 5,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,495.71 : 8,964.54 = 3,663.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,495.71/8,964.54 = 3,663.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,495.71x = 8,964.54 × 3,663.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,495.71x = 32,841,950.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841,950.87/6,495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,055.95

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