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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.91, 9,544.72 and 2,854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.91, 9,544.72 and 2,854.04 is: 4,280.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.91 : 9,544.72 = 2,854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.91/9,544.72 = 2,854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.91x = 9,544.72 × 2,854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.91x = 27,240,957.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,240,957.14/6,363.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,280.54

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