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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.07, 9,548.94 and 2,468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.07, 9,548.94 and 2,468.78 is: 3,704.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.07 : 9,548.94 = 2,468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.07/9,548.94 = 2,468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.07x = 9,548.94 × 2,468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.07x = 23,574,232.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,574,232.09/6,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.27

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