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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.02, 9,381.38 and 3,094.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.02, 9,381.38 and 3,094.41 is: 4,641.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.02 : 9,381.38 = 3,094.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.02/9,381.38 = 3,094.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.02x = 9,381.38 × 3,094.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.02x = 29,029,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,836.09/6,254.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.79

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