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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.42, 9,413.07 and 1,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.42, 9,413.07 and 1,595.44 is: 2,393.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.42 : 9,413.07 = 1,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.42/9,413.07 = 1,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.42x = 9,413.07 × 1,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.42x = 15,017,978.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,017,978.93/6,275.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,393.14

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