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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,304.03, 9,445.62 and 3,831.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,304.03, 9,445.62 and 3,831.34 is: 5,740.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,304.03 : 9,445.62 = 3,831.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,304.03/9,445.62 = 3,831.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,304.03x = 9,445.62 × 3,831.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,304.03x = 36,189,381.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,189,381.73/6,304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,740.67

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