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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.74, 9,403.93 and 2,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.74, 9,403.93 and 2,106.96 is: 3,160.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.74 : 9,403.93 = 2,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.74/9,403.93 = 2,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.74x = 9,403.93 × 2,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.74x = 19,813,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,813,699.09/6,268.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,160.71

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