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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,297.05, 9,441.52 and 3,014.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,297.05, 9,441.52 and 3,014.93 is: 4,520.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,297.05 : 9,441.52 = 3,014.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,297.05/9,441.52 = 3,014.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,297.05x = 9,441.52 × 3,014.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,297.05x = 28,465,521.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,465,521.89/6,297.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,520.45

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