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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.55, 9,411.34 and 2,323.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.55, 9,411.34 and 2,323.95 is: 3,485.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.55 : 9,411.34 = 2,323.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.55/9,411.34 = 2,323.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.55x = 9,411.34 × 2,323.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.55x = 21,871,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,871,483.59/6,274.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,485.75

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