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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,251.31, 9,413.37 and 4,619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,251.31, 9,413.37 and 4,619.25 is: 6,955.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,251.31 : 9,413.37 = 4,619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,251.31/9,413.37 = 4,619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,251.31x = 9,413.37 × 4,619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,251.31x = 43,482,709.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,482,709.37/6,251.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,955.78

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