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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,379.03, 9,570.57 and 2,218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,379.03, 9,570.57 and 2,218.87 is: 3,329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,379.03 : 9,570.57 = 2,218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,379.03/9,570.57 = 2,218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,379.03x = 9,570.57 × 2,218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,379.03x = 21,235,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,235,850.66/6,379.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,329.01

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