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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.58, 9,451.98 and 2,609.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.58, 9,451.98 and 2,609.82 is: 3,912.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.58 : 9,451.98 = 2,609.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.58/9,451.98 = 2,609.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.58x = 9,451.98 × 2,609.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.58x = 24,667,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,667,966.44/6,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.09

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