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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.82, 9,552.96 and 2,474.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.82, 9,552.96 and 2,474.07 is: 3,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.82 : 9,552.96 = 2,474.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.82/9,552.96 = 2,474.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.82x = 9,552.96 × 2,474.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.82x = 23,634,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,634,691.75/6,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.00

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