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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.03, 9,568.54 and 2,484.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.03, 9,568.54 and 2,484.35 is: 3,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.03 : 9,568.54 = 2,484.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.03/9,568.54 = 2,484.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.03x = 9,568.54 × 2,484.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.03x = 23,771,602.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,771,602.35/6,379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.52

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