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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.98, 9,469.79 and 2,613.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.98, 9,469.79 and 2,613.52 is: 3,921.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.98 : 9,469.79 = 2,613.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.98/9,469.79 = 2,613.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.98x = 9,469.79 × 2,613.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.98x = 24,749,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749,485.56/6,311.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,921.03

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