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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,328.54, 9,491.79 and 2,168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,328.54, 9,491.79 and 2,168.38 is: 3,252.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,328.54 : 9,491.79 = 2,168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,328.54/9,491.79 = 2,168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,328.54x = 9,491.79 × 2,168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,328.54x = 20,581,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581,807.60/6,328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,252.22

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