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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.21, 9,372.58 and 2,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.21, 9,372.58 and 2,964.24 is: 4,445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.21 : 9,372.58 = 2,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.21/9,372.58 = 2,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.21x = 9,372.58 × 2,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.21x = 27,782,569.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,782,569.13/6,250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,445.06

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