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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.93, 9,573.34 and 3,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.93, 9,573.34 and 3,263.12 is: 4,895.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.93 : 9,573.34 = 3,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.93/9,573.34 = 3,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.93x = 9,573.34 × 3,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.93x = 31,238,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,238,973.00/6,380.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,895.68

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