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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.83, 9,407.73 and 4,629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.83, 9,407.73 and 4,629.78 is: 6,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.83 : 9,407.73 = 4,629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.83/9,407.73 = 4,629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.83x = 9,407.73 × 4,629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.83x = 43,555,720.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,555,720.20/6,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,947.98

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