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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,529.55, 9,795.95 and 3,062.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,529.55, 9,795.95 and 3,062.75 is: 4,594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,529.55 : 9,795.95 = 3,062.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,529.55/9,795.95 = 3,062.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,529.55x = 9,795.95 × 3,062.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,529.55x = 30,002,530.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,530.55/6,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.88

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