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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,315.74, 9,470.73 and 3,030.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,315.74, 9,470.73 and 3,030.38 is: 4,544.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,315.74 : 9,470.73 = 3,030.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,315.74/9,470.73 = 3,030.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,315.74x = 9,470.73 × 3,030.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,315.74x = 28,699,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,699,910.78/6,315.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,544.19

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