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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.33, 9,371.71 and 2,738.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.33, 9,371.71 and 2,738.44 is: 4,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.33 : 9,371.71 = 2,738.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.33/9,371.71 = 2,738.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.33x = 9,371.71 × 2,738.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.33x = 25,663,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,663,865.53/6,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.00

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