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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.98, 9,395.96 and 2,566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.98, 9,395.96 and 2,566.22 is: 3,849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.98 : 9,395.96 = 2,566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.98/9,395.96 = 2,566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.98x = 9,395.96 × 2,566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.98x = 24,112,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112,058.70/6,263.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.32

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