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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.73, 9,366.17 and 2,354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.73, 9,366.17 and 2,354.87 is: 3,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.73 : 9,366.17 = 2,354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.73/9,366.17 = 2,354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.73x = 9,366.17 × 2,354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.73x = 22,056,124.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,124.39/6,247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,530.26

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