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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,341.73, 9,510.78 and 2,445.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,341.73, 9,510.78 and 2,445.24 is: 3,667.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,341.73 : 9,510.78 = 2,445.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,341.73/9,510.78 = 2,445.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,341.73x = 9,510.78 × 2,445.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,341.73x = 23,256,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,256,139.69/6,341.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,667.16

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