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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.60, 9,554.39 and 4,177.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.60, 9,554.39 and 4,177.81 is: 6,266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.60 : 9,554.39 = 4,177.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.60/9,554.39 = 4,177.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.60x = 9,554.39 × 4,177.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.60x = 39,916,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916,426.09/6,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.71

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