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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,651.48, 9,976.86 and 5,413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,651.48, 9,976.86 and 5,413.08 is: 8,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,651.48 : 9,976.86 = 5,413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,651.48/9,976.86 = 5,413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,651.48x = 9,976.86 × 5,413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,651.48x = 54,005,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,005,541.33/6,651.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,119.33

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