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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.55, 9,397.91 and 2,104.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.55, 9,397.91 and 2,104.97 is: 3,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.55 : 9,397.91 = 2,104.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.55/9,397.91 = 2,104.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.55x = 9,397.91 × 2,104.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.55x = 19,782,276.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782,276.89/6,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.81

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