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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,631.79, 9,151.89 and 3,647.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,631.79, 9,151.89 and 3,647.93 is: 5,034.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,631.79 : 9,151.89 = 3,647.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,631.79/9,151.89 = 3,647.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,631.79x = 9,151.89 × 3,647.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,631.79x = 33,385,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,385,454.09/6,631.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,034.15

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