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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.52, 9,378.51 and 3,789.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.52, 9,378.51 and 3,789.69 is: 5,681.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.52 : 9,378.51 = 3,789.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.52/9,378.51 = 3,789.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.52x = 9,378.51 × 3,789.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.52x = 35,541,645.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,541,645.56/6,255.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,681.65

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