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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.03, 9,480.85 and 2,370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.03, 9,480.85 and 2,370.87 is: 3,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.03 : 9,480.85 = 2,370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.03/9,480.85 = 2,370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.03x = 9,480.85 × 2,370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.03x = 22,477,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,477,856.91/6,320.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,556.61

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