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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.63, 9,541.19 and 2,259.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.63, 9,541.19 and 2,259.67 is: 3,387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.63 : 9,541.19 = 2,259.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.63/9,541.19 = 2,259.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.63x = 9,541.19 × 2,259.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.63x = 21,559,929.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,559,929.51/6,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.46

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