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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,319.03, 9,478.78 and 2,369.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,319.03, 9,478.78 and 2,369.89 is: 3,554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,319.03 : 9,478.78 = 2,369.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,319.03/9,478.78 = 2,369.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,319.03x = 9,478.78 × 2,369.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,319.03x = 22,463,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,463,631.87/6,319.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.92

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