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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,247.81, 9,374.15 and 2,354.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,247.81, 9,374.15 and 2,354.95 is: 3,533.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,247.81 : 9,374.15 = 2,354.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,247.81/9,374.15 = 2,354.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,247.81x = 9,374.15 × 2,354.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,247.81x = 22,075,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075,619.33/6,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.34

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