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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.69, 9,400.05 and 2,319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.69, 9,400.05 and 2,319.77 is: 3,478.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.69 : 9,400.05 = 2,319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.69/9,400.05 = 2,319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.69x = 9,400.05 × 2,319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.69x = 21,805,977.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805,977.49/6,268.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.55

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