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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.86, 9,367.07 and 1,564.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.86, 9,367.07 and 1,564.91 is: 2,347.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.86 : 9,367.07 = 1,564.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.86/9,367.07 = 1,564.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.86x = 9,367.07 × 1,564.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.86x = 14,658,625.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658,625.43/6,244.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.31

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