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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.03, 9,551.48 and 2,207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.03, 9,551.48 and 2,207.95 is: 3,311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.03 : 9,551.48 = 2,207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.03/9,551.48 = 2,207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.03x = 9,551.48 × 2,207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.03x = 21,089,171.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089,171.91/6,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.72

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