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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.43, 9,364.82 and 2,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.43, 9,364.82 and 2,347.92 is: 3,521.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.43 : 9,364.82 = 2,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.43/9,364.82 = 2,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.43x = 9,364.82 × 2,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.43x = 21,987,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,987,836.43/6,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.19

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