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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,243.46, 9,366.09 and 2,545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,243.46, 9,366.09 and 2,545.90 is: 3,819.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,243.46 : 9,366.09 = 2,545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,243.46/9,366.09 = 2,545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,243.46x = 9,366.09 × 2,545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,243.46x = 23,845,128.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,845,128.53/6,243.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.22

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