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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.25, 9,462.96 and 2,796.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.25, 9,462.96 and 2,796.77 is: 4,196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.25 : 9,462.96 = 2,796.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.25/9,462.96 = 2,796.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.25x = 9,462.96 × 2,796.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.25x = 26,465,746.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,465,746.30/6,307.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.09

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