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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,347.13, 9,522.93 and 2,836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,347.13, 9,522.93 and 2,836.82 is: 4,256.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,347.13 : 9,522.93 = 2,836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,347.13/9,522.93 = 2,836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,347.13x = 9,522.93 × 2,836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,347.13x = 27,014,872.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,014,872.73/6,347.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,256.24

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