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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.21, 9,396.01 and 2,565.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.21, 9,396.01 and 2,565.52 is: 3,848.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.21 : 9,396.01 = 2,565.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.21/9,396.01 = 2,565.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.21x = 9,396.01 × 2,565.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.21x = 24,105,651.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105,651.58/6,264.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.16

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