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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.90, 9,530.60 and 3,069.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.90, 9,530.60 and 3,069.14 is: 4,599.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.90 : 9,530.60 = 3,069.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.90/9,530.60 = 3,069.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.90x = 9,530.60 × 3,069.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.90x = 29,250,682.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,250,682.69/6,359.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.24

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