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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.08, 9,375.36 and 2,789.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.08, 9,375.36 and 2,789.44 is: 4,181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.08 : 9,375.36 = 2,789.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.08/9,375.36 = 2,789.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.08x = 9,375.36 × 2,789.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.08x = 26,152,004.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152,004.20/6,254.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.59

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