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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.04, 9,551.98 and 2,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.04, 9,551.98 and 2,671.28 is: 4,005.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.04 : 9,551.98 = 2,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.04/9,551.98 = 2,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.04x = 9,551.98 × 2,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.04x = 25,515,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,515,958.70/6,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.62

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