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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,607.73, 9,893.23 and 5,284.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,607.73, 9,893.23 and 5,284.73 is: 7,912.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,607.73 : 9,893.23 = 5,284.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,607.73/9,893.23 = 5,284.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,607.73x = 9,893.23 × 5,284.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,607.73x = 52,283,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,283,049.38/6,607.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.41

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