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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.41, 9,482.83 and 2,623.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.41, 9,482.83 and 2,623.64 is: 3,935.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.41 : 9,482.83 = 2,623.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.41/9,482.83 = 2,623.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.41x = 9,482.83 × 2,623.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.41x = 24,879,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,879,478.13/6,322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,935.13

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