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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,253.82, 9,380.54 and 2,964.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,253.82, 9,380.54 and 2,964.62 is: 4,446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,253.82 : 9,380.54 = 2,964.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,253.82/9,380.54 = 2,964.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,253.82x = 9,380.54 × 2,964.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,253.82x = 27,809,697.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,809,697.00/6,253.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.84

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