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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.63, 9,380.58 and 2,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.63, 9,380.58 and 2,963.73 is: 4,447.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.63 : 9,380.58 = 2,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.63/9,380.58 = 2,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.63x = 9,380.58 × 2,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.63x = 27,801,506.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,801,506.36/6,250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,447.79

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