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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.04, 9,399.72 and 2,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.04, 9,399.72 and 2,318.08 is: 3,478.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.04 : 9,399.72 = 2,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.04/9,399.72 = 2,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.04x = 9,399.72 × 2,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.04x = 21,789,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,789,302.94/6,264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.47

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