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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,234.07, 9,348.35 and 2,335.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,234.07, 9,348.35 and 2,335.73 is: 3,502.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,234.07 : 9,348.35 = 2,335.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,234.07/9,348.35 = 2,335.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,234.07x = 9,348.35 × 2,335.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,234.07x = 21,835,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,835,209.87/6,234.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.56

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