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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,329.31, 9,481.67 and 3,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,329.31, 9,481.67 and 3,044.71 is: 4,561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,329.31 : 9,481.67 = 3,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,329.31/9,481.67 = 3,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,329.31x = 9,481.67 × 3,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,329.31x = 28,868,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,868,974.46/6,329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,561.15

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