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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.88, 9,486.72 and 2,626.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.88, 9,486.72 and 2,626.10 is: 3,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.88 : 9,486.72 = 2,626.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.88/9,486.72 = 2,626.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.88x = 9,486.72 × 2,626.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.88x = 24,913,075.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913,075.39/6,325.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,938.28

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