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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.48, 9,398.94 and 3,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.48, 9,398.94 and 3,668.44 is: 5,503.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.48 : 9,398.94 = 3,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.48/9,398.94 = 3,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.48x = 9,398.94 × 3,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.48x = 34,479,447.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,479,447.45/6,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,503.08

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