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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,255.78, 9,376.92 and 4,066.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,255.78, 9,376.92 and 4,066.08 is: 6,094.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,255.78 : 9,376.92 = 4,066.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,255.78/9,376.92 = 4,066.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,255.78x = 9,376.92 × 4,066.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,255.78x = 38,127,306.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,127,306.87/6,255.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,094.73

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