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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,382.81, 9,566.88 and 2,483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,382.81, 9,566.88 and 2,483.92 is: 3,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,382.81 : 9,566.88 = 2,483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,382.81/9,566.88 = 2,483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,382.81x = 9,566.88 × 2,483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,382.81x = 23,763,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,763,364.57/6,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.03

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