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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.32, 9,541.98 and 2,415.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.32, 9,541.98 and 2,415.33 is: 3,621.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.32 : 9,541.98 = 2,415.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.32/9,541.98 = 2,415.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.32x = 9,541.98 × 2,415.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.32x = 23,047,030.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,047,030.55/6,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,621.86

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