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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,373.77, 9,563.92 and 2,628.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,373.77, 9,563.92 and 2,628.31 is: 3,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,373.77 : 9,563.92 = 2,628.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,373.77/9,563.92 = 2,628.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,373.77x = 9,563.92 × 2,628.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,373.77x = 25,136,933.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,136,933.43/6,373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.81

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