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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.44, 9,493.19 and 3,040.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.44, 9,493.19 and 3,040.77 is: 4,562.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.44 : 9,493.19 = 3,040.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.44/9,493.19 = 3,040.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.44x = 9,493.19 × 3,040.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.44x = 28,866,607.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,866,607.36/6,327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,562.13

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