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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.13, 9,470.15 and 2,620.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.13, 9,470.15 and 2,620.91 is: 3,929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.13 : 9,470.15 = 2,620.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.13/9,470.15 = 2,620.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.13x = 9,470.15 × 2,620.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.13x = 24,820,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820,431.24/6,316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,929.69

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