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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,317.76, 9,472.59 and 2,622.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,317.76, 9,472.59 and 2,622.54 is: 3,932.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,317.76 : 9,472.59 = 2,622.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,317.76/9,472.59 = 2,622.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,317.76x = 9,472.59 × 2,622.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,317.76x = 24,842,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842,233.07/6,317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,932.13

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