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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.91, 9,335.63 and 2,525.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.91, 9,335.63 and 2,525.15 is: 3,787.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.91 : 9,335.63 = 2,525.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.91/9,335.63 = 2,525.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.91x = 9,335.63 × 2,525.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.91x = 23,573,895.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573,895.75/6,223.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.63

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