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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.55, 9,774.98 and 3,004.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.55, 9,774.98 and 3,004.82 is: 4,503.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.55 : 9,774.98 = 3,004.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.55/9,774.98 = 3,004.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.55x = 9,774.98 × 3,004.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.55x = 29,372,066.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372,066.92/6,522.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.16

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