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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,250.96, 9,373.70 and 2,964.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,250.96, 9,373.70 and 2,964.99 is: 4,446.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,250.96 : 9,373.70 = 2,964.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,250.96/9,373.70 = 2,964.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,250.96x = 9,373.70 × 2,964.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,250.96x = 27,792,934.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792,934.18/6,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.19

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