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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.55, 9,372.08 and 3,123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.55, 9,372.08 and 3,123.62 is: 4,688.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.55 : 9,372.08 = 3,123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.55/9,372.08 = 3,123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.55x = 9,372.08 × 3,123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.55x = 29,274,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,274,816.53/6,244.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.06

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