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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.69, 9,370.93 and 2,546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.69, 9,370.93 and 2,546.92 is: 3,821.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.69 : 9,370.93 = 2,546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.69/9,370.93 = 2,546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.69x = 9,370.93 × 2,546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.69x = 23,867,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867,012.88/6,244.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.97

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