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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,595.63, 9,891.62 and 4,741.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,595.63, 9,891.62 and 4,741.23 is: 7,110.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,595.63 : 9,891.62 = 4,741.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,595.63/9,891.62 = 4,741.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,595.63x = 9,891.62 × 4,741.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,595.63x = 46,898,476.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,898,476.66/6,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.54

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