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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.31, 9,575.37 and 3,095.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.31, 9,575.37 and 3,095.51 is: 4,644.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.31 : 9,575.37 = 3,095.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.31/9,575.37 = 3,095.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.31x = 9,575.37 × 3,095.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.31x = 29,640,605.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,640,605.71/6,382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,644.19

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