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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.58, 9,553.35 and 2,670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.58, 9,553.35 and 2,670.27 is: 4,005.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.58 : 9,553.35 = 2,670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.58/9,553.35 = 2,670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.58x = 9,553.35 × 2,670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.58x = 25,510,023.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,510,023.90/6,368.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.61

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