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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,566.16, 9,056.64 and 3,911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,566.16, 9,056.64 and 3,911.52 is: 5,395.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,566.16 : 9,056.64 = 3,911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,566.16/9,056.64 = 3,911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,566.16x = 9,056.64 × 3,911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,566.16x = 35,425,228.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,425,228.49/6,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,395.12

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