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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,350.16, 9,525.86 and 2,189.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,350.16, 9,525.86 and 2,189.62 is: 3,284.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,350.16 : 9,525.86 = 2,189.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,350.16/9,525.86 = 2,189.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,350.16x = 9,525.86 × 2,189.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,350.16x = 20,858,013.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858,013.57/6,350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.64

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