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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.61, 9,413.93 and 2,767.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.61, 9,413.93 and 2,767.77 is: 4,150.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.61 : 9,413.93 = 2,767.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.61/9,413.93 = 2,767.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.61x = 9,413.93 × 2,767.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.61x = 26,055,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,055,579.20/6,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.56

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