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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,415.62, 9,623.55 and 2,955.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,415.62, 9,623.55 and 2,955.30 is: 4,433.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,415.62 : 9,623.55 = 2,955.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,415.62/9,623.55 = 2,955.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,415.62x = 9,623.55 × 2,955.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,415.62x = 28,440,477.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,440,477.32/6,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.01

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