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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.76, 8,995.56 and 3,867.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.76, 8,995.56 and 3,867.76 is: 5,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.76 : 8,995.56 = 3,867.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.76/8,995.56 = 3,867.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.76x = 8,995.56 × 3,867.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.76x = 34,792,667.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,792,667.15/6,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,336.50

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