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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.88, 9,811.94 and 3,209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.88, 9,811.94 and 3,209.52 is: 4,810.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.88 : 9,811.94 = 3,209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.88/9,811.94 = 3,209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.88x = 9,811.94 × 3,209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.88x = 31,491,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,491,617.67/6,545.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,810.91

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