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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,136.27, 9,203.22 and 2,388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,136.27, 9,203.22 and 2,388.04 is: 3,581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,136.27 : 9,203.22 = 2,388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,136.27/9,203.22 = 2,388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,136.27x = 9,203.22 × 2,388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,136.27x = 21,977,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,977,657.49/6,136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,581.60

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