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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.82, 9,202.08 and 2,238.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.82, 9,202.08 and 2,238.21 is: 3,357.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.82 : 9,202.08 = 2,238.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.82/9,202.08 = 2,238.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.82x = 9,202.08 × 2,238.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.82x = 20,596,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,596,187.48/6,133.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.81

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