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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.05, 9,409.52 and 1,593.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.05, 9,409.52 and 1,593.04 is: 2,389.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.05 : 9,409.52 = 1,593.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.05/9,409.52 = 1,593.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.05x = 9,409.52 × 1,593.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.05x = 14,989,757.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,989,757.35/6,273.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,389.55

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