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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.72, 9,456.26 and 2,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.72, 9,456.26 and 2,795.54 is: 4,189.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.72 : 9,456.26 = 2,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.72/9,456.26 = 2,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.72x = 9,456.26 × 2,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.72x = 26,435,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435,353.08/6,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,189.62

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