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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,312.34, 9,473.30 and 3,541.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,312.34, 9,473.30 and 3,541.34 is: 5,314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,312.34 : 9,473.30 = 3,541.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,312.34/9,473.30 = 3,541.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,312.34x = 9,473.30 × 3,541.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,312.34x = 33,548,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548,182.20/6,312.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,314.70

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