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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.63, 9,399.90 and 2,758.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.63, 9,399.90 and 2,758.52 is: 4,137.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.63 : 9,399.90 = 2,758.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.63/9,399.90 = 2,758.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.63x = 9,399.90 × 2,758.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.63x = 25,929,765.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929,765.15/6,267.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.10

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