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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,324.03, 9,471.69 and 3,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,324.03, 9,471.69 and 3,039.48 is: 4,552.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,324.03 : 9,471.69 = 3,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,324.03/9,471.69 = 3,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,324.03x = 9,471.69 × 3,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,324.03x = 28,789,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,789,012.32/6,324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.32

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