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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.81, 9,406.89 and 2,377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.81, 9,406.89 and 2,377.26 is: 3,564.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.81 : 9,406.89 = 2,377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.81/9,406.89 = 2,377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.81x = 9,406.89 × 2,377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.81x = 22,362,623.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,623.32/6,273.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.44

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