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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.77, 9,403.62 and 2,108.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.77, 9,403.62 and 2,108.76 is: 3,163.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.77 : 9,403.62 = 2,108.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.77/9,403.62 = 2,108.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.77x = 9,403.62 × 2,108.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.77x = 19,829,977.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,829,977.71/6,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,163.30

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