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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,569.03, 9,853.55 and 3,966.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,569.03, 9,853.55 and 3,966.47 is: 5,949.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,569.03 : 9,853.55 = 3,966.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,569.03/9,853.55 = 3,966.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,569.03x = 9,853.55 × 3,966.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,569.03x = 39,083,790.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,083,790.64/6,569.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,949.71

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