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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,249.52, 9,375.68 and 2,353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,249.52, 9,375.68 and 2,353.96 is: 3,531.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,249.52 : 9,375.68 = 2,353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,249.52/9,375.68 = 2,353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,249.52x = 9,375.68 × 2,353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,249.52x = 22,069,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,975.69/6,249.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,531.47

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