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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,254.74, 9,385.33 and 2,747.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,254.74, 9,385.33 and 2,747.20 is: 4,122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,254.74 : 9,385.33 = 2,747.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,254.74/9,385.33 = 2,747.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,254.74x = 9,385.33 × 2,747.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,254.74x = 25,783,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,783,370.99/6,254.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.22

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