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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.60, 9,414.44 and 2,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.60, 9,414.44 and 2,274.48 is: 3,411.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.60 : 9,414.44 = 2,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.60/9,414.44 = 2,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.60x = 9,414.44 × 2,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.60x = 21,412,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,412,955.49/6,277.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.01

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