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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.30, 9,367.17 and 2,546.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.30, 9,367.17 and 2,546.02 is: 3,819.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.30 : 9,367.17 = 2,546.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.30/9,367.17 = 2,546.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.30x = 9,367.17 × 2,546.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.30x = 23,849,002.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849,002.16/6,244.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.32

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