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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.70, 9,346.37 and 2,943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.70, 9,346.37 and 2,943.75 is: 4,413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.70 : 9,346.37 = 2,943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.70/9,346.37 = 2,943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.70x = 9,346.37 × 2,943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.70x = 27,513,361.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513,361.97/6,233.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,413.65

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