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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.04, 9,382.32 and 2,967.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.04, 9,382.32 and 2,967.48 is: 4,451.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.04 : 9,382.32 = 2,967.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.04/9,382.32 = 2,967.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.04x = 9,382.32 × 2,967.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.04x = 27,841,846.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,841,846.95/6,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,451.82

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