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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.58, 9,445.62 and 4,739.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.58, 9,445.62 and 4,739.76 is: 7,110.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.58 : 9,445.62 = 4,739.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.58/9,445.62 = 4,739.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.58x = 9,445.62 × 4,739.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.58x = 44,769,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,769,971.85/6,296.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,110.20

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