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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,314.55, 9,470.01 and 2,418.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,314.55, 9,470.01 and 2,418.06 is: 3,626.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,314.55 : 9,470.01 = 2,418.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,314.55/9,470.01 = 2,418.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,314.55x = 9,470.01 × 2,418.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,314.55x = 22,899,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,899,052.38/6,314.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,626.39

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