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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.58, 9,332.31 and 3,764.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.58, 9,332.31 and 3,764.06 is: 5,636.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.58 : 9,332.31 = 3,764.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.58/9,332.31 = 3,764.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.58x = 9,332.31 × 3,764.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.58x = 35,127,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,127,374.78/6,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,636.09

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