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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.04, 9,413.43 and 2,116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.04, 9,413.43 and 2,116.24 is: 3,174.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.04 : 9,413.43 = 2,116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.04/9,413.43 = 2,116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.04x = 9,413.43 × 2,116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.04x = 19,921,045.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,921,045.63/6,275.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,174.65

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