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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.09, 9,367.51 and 3,782.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.09, 9,367.51 and 3,782.33 is: 5,670.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.09 : 9,367.51 = 3,782.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.09/9,367.51 = 3,782.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.09x = 9,367.51 × 3,782.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.09x = 35,430,948.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,430,948.35/6,248.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,670.68

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