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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.15, 9,377.07 and 2,964.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.15, 9,377.07 and 2,964.58 is: 4,443.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.15 : 9,377.07 = 2,964.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.15/9,377.07 = 2,964.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.15x = 9,377.07 × 2,964.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.15x = 27,799,074.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,799,074.18/6,256.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.48

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