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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.30, 9,470.22 and 3,027.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.30, 9,470.22 and 3,027.59 is: 4,539.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.30 : 9,470.22 = 3,027.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.30/9,470.22 = 3,027.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.30x = 9,470.22 × 3,027.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.30x = 28,671,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,671,973.45/6,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,539.37

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