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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263, 9,395.94 and 2,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263, 9,395.94 and 2,159 is: 3,239.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263 : 9,395.94 = 2,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263/9,395.94 = 2,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263x = 9,395.94 × 2,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263x = 20,285,834.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,285,834.46/6,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,239.00

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