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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.74, 9,475.11 and 2,805.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.74, 9,475.11 and 2,805.93 is: 4,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.74 : 9,475.11 = 2,805.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.74/9,475.11 = 2,805.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.74x = 9,475.11 × 2,805.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.74x = 26,586,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,586,495.40/6,316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.90

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