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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.05, 9,381.19 and 2,964.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.05, 9,381.19 and 2,964.16 is: 4,448.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.05 : 9,381.19 = 2,964.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.05/9,381.19 = 2,964.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.05x = 9,381.19 × 2,964.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.05x = 27,807,286.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807,286.42/6,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.42

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