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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.78, 9,567.07 and 2,683.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.78, 9,567.07 and 2,683.91 is: 4,022.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.78 : 9,567.07 = 2,683.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.78/9,567.07 = 2,683.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.78x = 9,567.07 × 2,683.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.78x = 25,677,154.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677,154.84/6,382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,022.88

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