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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.45, 9,367.59 and 2,969.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.45, 9,367.59 and 2,969.71 is: 4,448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.45 : 9,367.59 = 2,969.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.45/9,367.59 = 2,969.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.45x = 9,367.59 × 2,969.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.45x = 27,819,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,819,025.70/6,253.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.59

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