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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.59, 9,754.77 and 3,747.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.59, 9,754.77 and 3,747.56 is: 5,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.59 : 9,754.77 = 3,747.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.59/9,754.77 = 3,747.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.59x = 9,754.77 × 3,747.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.59x = 36,556,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,556,585.86/6,519.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,607.20

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