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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.03, 9,444.33 and 3,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.03, 9,444.33 and 3,373.74 is: 5,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.03 : 9,444.33 = 3,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.03/9,444.33 = 3,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.03x = 9,444.33 × 3,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.03x = 31,862,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862,713.89/6,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,059.96

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