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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,269.99, 9,406.97 and 3,773.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,269.99, 9,406.97 and 3,773.97 is: 5,662.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,269.99 : 9,406.97 = 3,773.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,269.99/9,406.97 = 3,773.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,269.99x = 9,406.97 × 3,773.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,269.99x = 35,501,603.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,501,603.70/6,269.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,662.15

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