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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.62, 9,376.09 and 2,738.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.62, 9,376.09 and 2,738.82 is: 4,108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.62 : 9,376.09 = 2,738.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.62/9,376.09 = 2,738.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.62x = 9,376.09 × 2,738.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.62x = 25,679,422.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,422.81/6,250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,108.30

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