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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.63, 9,864.35 and 3,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.63, 9,864.35 and 3,063.83 is: 4,596.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.63 : 9,864.35 = 3,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.63/9,864.35 = 3,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.63x = 9,864.35 × 3,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.63x = 30,222,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222,691.46/6,575.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,596.17

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