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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.31, 9,546.63 and 2,470.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.31, 9,546.63 and 2,470.42 is: 3,702.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.31 : 9,546.63 = 2,470.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.31/9,546.63 = 2,470.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.31x = 9,546.63 × 2,470.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.31x = 23,584,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,584,185.68/6,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.79

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