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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.03, 9,473.92 and 2,419.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.03, 9,473.92 and 2,419.44 is: 3,629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.03 : 9,473.92 = 2,419.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.03/9,473.92 = 2,419.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.03x = 9,473.92 × 2,419.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.03x = 22,921,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,921,568.91/6,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,629.68

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