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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,320.82, 9,474.16 and 2,368.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,320.82, 9,474.16 and 2,368.27 is: 3,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,320.82 : 9,474.16 = 2,368.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,320.82/9,474.16 = 2,368.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,320.82x = 9,474.16 × 2,368.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,320.82x = 22,437,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,368.90/6,320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.76

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