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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.81, 9,376.22 and 2,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.81, 9,376.22 and 2,553.04 is: 3,829.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.81 : 9,376.22 = 2,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.81/9,376.22 = 2,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.81x = 9,376.22 × 2,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.81x = 23,937,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,937,847.65/6,250.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.56

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