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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.22, 9,404.61 and 2,372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.22, 9,404.61 and 2,372.63 is: 3,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.22 : 9,404.61 = 2,372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.22/9,404.61 = 2,372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.22x = 9,404.61 × 2,372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.22x = 22,313,603.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313,603.90/6,268.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,559.80

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