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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.05, 9,498.94 and 2,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.05, 9,498.94 and 2,641.05 is: 3,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.05 : 9,498.94 = 2,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.05/9,498.94 = 2,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.05x = 9,498.94 × 2,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.05x = 25,087,175.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,087,175.49/6,336.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.43

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