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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,493.44, 9,741.37 and 3,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,493.44, 9,741.37 and 3,030.69 is: 4,546.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,493.44 : 9,741.37 = 3,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,493.44/9,741.37 = 3,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,493.44x = 9,741.37 × 3,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,493.44x = 29,523,072.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523,072.65/6,493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,546.60

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