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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.89, 9,407.86 and 2,322.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.89, 9,407.86 and 2,322.44 is: 3,482.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.89 : 9,407.86 = 2,322.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.89/9,407.86 = 2,322.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.89x = 9,407.86 × 2,322.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.89x = 21,849,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,849,137.53/6,273.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.55

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