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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.97, 9,486.90 and 2,624.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.97, 9,486.90 and 2,624.25 is: 3,937.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.97 : 9,486.90 = 2,624.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.97/9,486.90 = 2,624.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.97x = 9,486.90 × 2,624.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.97x = 24,895,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895,997.33/6,322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.39

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