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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,337.21, 9,499.94 and 3,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,337.21, 9,499.94 and 3,007.03 is: 4,507.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,337.21 : 9,499.94 = 3,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,337.21/9,499.94 = 3,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,337.21x = 9,499.94 × 3,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,337.21x = 28,566,604.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,566,604.58/6,337.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.76

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