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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,274.90, 9,405.19 and 2,983.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,274.90, 9,405.19 and 2,983.33 is: 4,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,274.90 : 9,405.19 = 2,983.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,274.90/9,405.19 = 2,983.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,274.90x = 9,405.19 × 2,983.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,274.90x = 28,058,785.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,058,785.48/6,274.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.59

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