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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.44, 9,561.96 and 2,673.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.44, 9,561.96 and 2,673.72 is: 4,011.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.44 : 9,561.96 = 2,673.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.44/9,561.96 = 2,673.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.44x = 9,561.96 × 2,673.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.44x = 25,566,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,566,003.69/6,373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,011.34

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