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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,240.04, 9,361.89 and 2,344.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,240.04, 9,361.89 and 2,344.75 is: 3,517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,240.04 : 9,361.89 = 2,344.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,240.04/9,361.89 = 2,344.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,240.04x = 9,361.89 × 2,344.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,240.04x = 21,951,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,951,291.58/6,240.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,517.81

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