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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.76, 9,404.19 and 2,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.76, 9,404.19 and 2,983.56 is: 4,477.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.76 : 9,404.19 = 2,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.76/9,404.19 = 2,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.76x = 9,404.19 × 2,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.76x = 28,057,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,057,965.12/6,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,477.27

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