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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.34, 9,453.87 and 4,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.34, 9,453.87 and 4,823.64 is: 7,235.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.34 : 9,453.87 = 4,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.34/9,453.87 = 4,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.34x = 9,453.87 × 4,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.34x = 45,602,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,602,065.49/6,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,235.74

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