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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.54, 9,401.25 and 2,759.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.54, 9,401.25 and 2,759.43 is: 4,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.54 : 9,401.25 = 2,759.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.54/9,401.25 = 2,759.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.54x = 9,401.25 × 2,759.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.54x = 25,942,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,942,091.29/6,268.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.46

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