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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,235.30, 9,354.60 and 2,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,235.30, 9,354.60 and 2,723.80 is: 4,086.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,235.30 : 9,354.60 = 2,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,235.30/9,354.60 = 2,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,235.30x = 9,354.60 × 2,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,235.30x = 25,480,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,480,059.48/6,235.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.42

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