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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,533.73, 9,803.03 and 4,696.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,533.73, 9,803.03 and 4,696.65 is: 7,046.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,533.73 : 9,803.03 = 4,696.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,533.73/9,803.03 = 4,696.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,533.73x = 9,803.03 × 4,696.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,533.73x = 46,041,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041,377.37/6,533.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,046.72

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