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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.61, 9,406.69 and 3,964.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.61, 9,406.69 and 3,964.25 is: 5,940.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.61 : 9,406.69 = 3,964.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.61/9,406.69 = 3,964.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.61x = 9,406.69 × 3,964.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.61x = 37,290,470.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,290,470.83/6,277.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,940.23

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