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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.22, 9,555.93 and 2,473.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.22, 9,555.93 and 2,473.02 is: 3,710.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.22 : 9,555.93 = 2,473.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.22/9,555.93 = 2,473.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.22x = 9,555.93 × 2,473.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.22x = 23,632,006.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,632,006.01/6,368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.93

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