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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.87, 9,553.32 and 2,208.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.87, 9,553.32 and 2,208.89 is: 3,313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.87 : 9,553.32 = 2,208.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.87/9,553.32 = 2,208.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.87x = 9,553.32 × 2,208.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.87x = 21,102,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,102,256.90/6,368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.34

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