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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.03, 9,398.61 and 2,105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.03, 9,398.61 and 2,105.44 is: 3,158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.03 : 9,398.61 = 2,105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.03/9,398.61 = 2,105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.03x = 9,398.61 × 2,105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.03x = 19,788,209.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788,209.44/6,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.52

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