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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,310.62, 9,467.74 and 2,612.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,310.62, 9,467.74 and 2,612.16 is: 3,918.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,310.62 : 9,467.74 = 2,612.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,310.62/9,467.74 = 2,612.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,310.62x = 9,467.74 × 2,612.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,310.62x = 24,731,251.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,731,251.72/6,310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,918.99

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