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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,528.78, 9,010.44 and 3,734.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,528.78, 9,010.44 and 3,734.28 is: 5,153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,528.78 : 9,010.44 = 3,734.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,528.78/9,010.44 = 3,734.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,528.78x = 9,010.44 × 3,734.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,528.78x = 33,647,505.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,647,505.88/6,528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,153.72

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