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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.63, 9,550.62 and 2,207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.63, 9,550.62 and 2,207.52 is: 3,310.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.63 : 9,550.62 = 2,207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.63/9,550.62 = 2,207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.63x = 9,550.62 × 2,207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.63x = 21,083,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,083,184.66/6,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,310.48

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