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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.58, 9,410.31 and 2,112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.58, 9,410.31 and 2,112.48 is: 3,169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.58 : 9,410.31 = 2,112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.58/9,410.31 = 2,112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.58x = 9,410.31 × 2,112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.58x = 19,879,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,879,091.67/6,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.20

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