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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.12, 9,347.68 and 3,309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.12, 9,347.68 and 3,309.76 is: 4,963.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.12 : 9,347.68 = 3,309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.12/9,347.68 = 3,309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.12x = 9,347.68 × 3,309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.12x = 30,938,577.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,938,577.36/6,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,963.58

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