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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.99, 9,541.47 and 2,465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.99, 9,541.47 and 2,465.38 is: 3,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.99 : 9,541.47 = 2,465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.99/9,541.47 = 2,465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.99x = 9,541.47 × 2,465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.99x = 23,523,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523,349.31/6,360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.06

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