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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.03, 9,401.37 and 2,374.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.03, 9,401.37 and 2,374.74 is: 3,560.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.03 : 9,401.37 = 2,374.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.03/9,401.37 = 2,374.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.03x = 9,401.37 × 2,374.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.03x = 22,325,809.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325,809.39/6,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,560.72

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