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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.56, 9,464.88 and 2,844.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.56, 9,464.88 and 2,844.08 is: 4,268.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.56 : 9,464.88 = 2,844.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.56/9,464.88 = 2,844.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.56x = 9,464.88 × 2,844.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.56x = 26,918,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,918,875.91/6,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,268.39

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