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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,256.76, 9,381.93 and 2,095.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,256.76, 9,381.93 and 2,095.26 is: 3,141.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,256.76 : 9,381.93 = 2,095.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,256.76/9,381.93 = 2,095.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,256.76x = 9,381.93 × 2,095.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,256.76x = 19,657,582.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657,582.65/6,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.82

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