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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.05, 9,301.21 and 2,041.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.05, 9,301.21 and 2,041.24 is: 3,062.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.05 : 9,301.21 = 2,041.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.05/9,301.21 = 2,041.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.05x = 9,301.21 × 2,041.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.05x = 18,985,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,985,973.54/6,200.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.23

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