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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.64, 9,801.54 and 3,027.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.64, 9,801.54 and 3,027.15 is: 4,541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.64 : 9,801.54 = 3,027.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.64/9,801.54 = 3,027.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.64x = 9,801.54 × 3,027.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.64x = 29,670,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,670,731.81/6,533.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,541.23

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