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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,567.28, 9,061.74 and 3,914.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,567.28, 9,061.74 and 3,914.62 is: 5,401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,567.28 : 9,061.74 = 3,914.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,567.28/9,061.74 = 3,914.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,567.28x = 9,061.74 × 3,914.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,567.28x = 35,473,268.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,473,268.64/6,567.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,401.52

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