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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.53, 9,384.80 and 2,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.53, 9,384.80 and 2,095.77 is: 3,143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.53 : 9,384.80 = 2,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.53/9,384.80 = 2,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.53x = 9,384.80 × 2,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.53x = 19,668,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,668,382.30/6,256.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.66

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