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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.51, 9,552.77 and 2,208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.51, 9,552.77 and 2,208.52 is: 3,312.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.51 : 9,552.77 = 2,208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.51/9,552.77 = 2,208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.51x = 9,552.77 × 2,208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.51x = 21,097,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,097,448.68/6,368.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,312.78

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