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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.65, 9,541.67 and 2,201.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.65, 9,541.67 and 2,201.51 is: 3,301.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.65 : 9,541.67 = 2,201.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.65/9,541.67 = 2,201.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.65x = 9,541.67 × 2,201.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.65x = 21,006,094.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,094.77/6,362.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.47

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