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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.80, 9,367.20 and 2,348.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.80, 9,367.20 and 2,348.70 is: 3,523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.80 : 9,367.20 = 2,348.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.80/9,367.20 = 2,348.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.80x = 9,367.20 × 2,348.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.80x = 22,000,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000,742.64/6,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,523.05

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