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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.04, 9,515.63 and 2,398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.04, 9,515.63 and 2,398.23 is: 3,595.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.04 : 9,515.63 = 2,398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.04/9,515.63 = 2,398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.04x = 9,515.63 × 2,398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.04x = 22,820,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820,657.34/6,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,595.48

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