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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.03, 9,473.91 and 3,194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.03, 9,473.91 and 3,194.24 is: 4,794.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.03 : 9,473.91 = 3,194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.03/9,473.91 = 3,194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.03x = 9,473.91 × 3,194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.03x = 30,261,942.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,261,942.28/6,312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,794.33

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