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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,355.53, 9,531.14 and 2,195.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,355.53, 9,531.14 and 2,195.42 is: 3,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,355.53 : 9,531.14 = 2,195.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,355.53/9,531.14 = 2,195.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,355.53x = 9,531.14 × 2,195.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,355.53x = 20,924,796.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924,796.75/6,355.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,292.38

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