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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.06, 9,435.08 and 2,823.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.06, 9,435.08 and 2,823.26 is: 4,234.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.06 : 9,435.08 = 2,823.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.06/9,435.08 = 2,823.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.06x = 9,435.08 × 2,823.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.06x = 26,637,643.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,637,643.84/6,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.88

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