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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.29, 9,551.84 and 2,621.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.29, 9,551.84 and 2,621.03 is: 3,930.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.29 : 9,551.84 = 2,621.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.29/9,551.84 = 2,621.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.29x = 9,551.84 × 2,621.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.29x = 25,035,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,598.33/6,370.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.06

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