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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,260.61, 9,394.56 and 2,365.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,260.61, 9,394.56 and 2,365.32 is: 3,549.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,260.61 : 9,394.56 = 2,365.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,260.61/9,394.56 = 2,365.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,260.61x = 9,394.56 × 2,365.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,260.61x = 22,221,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221,140.66/6,260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.36

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