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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.88, 9,396.18 and 2,103.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.88, 9,396.18 and 2,103.72 is: 3,155.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.88 : 9,396.18 = 2,103.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.88/9,396.18 = 2,103.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.88x = 9,396.18 × 2,103.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.88x = 19,766,931.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,766,931.79/6,263.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,155.70

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