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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.91, 9,548.10 and 2,419.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.91, 9,548.10 and 2,419.35 is: 3,627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.91 : 9,548.10 = 2,419.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.91/9,548.10 = 2,419.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.91x = 9,548.10 × 2,419.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.91x = 23,100,195.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,100,195.74/6,368.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.02

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