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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.84, 9,397.88 and 2,105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.84, 9,397.88 and 2,105.68 is: 3,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.84 : 9,397.88 = 2,105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.84/9,397.88 = 2,105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.84x = 9,397.88 × 2,105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.84x = 19,788,927.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788,927.96/6,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,158.22

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