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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.54, 9,409.40 and 2,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.54, 9,409.40 and 2,763.82 is: 4,142.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.54 : 9,409.40 = 2,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.54/9,409.40 = 2,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.54x = 9,409.40 × 2,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.54x = 26,005,890.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005,890.39/6,277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.69

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