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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.62, 9,403.74 and 2,106.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.62, 9,403.74 and 2,106.84 is: 3,160.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.62 : 9,403.74 = 2,106.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.62/9,403.74 = 2,106.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.62x = 9,403.74 × 2,106.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.62x = 19,812,175.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,812,175.58/6,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.53

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