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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,361.08, 9,541.56 and 2,468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,361.08, 9,541.56 and 2,468.22 is: 3,702.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,361.08 : 9,541.56 = 2,468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,361.08/9,541.56 = 2,468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,361.08x = 9,541.56 × 2,468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,361.08x = 23,550,669.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,550,669.22/6,361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.31

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