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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.65, 9,296.93 and 2,251.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.65, 9,296.93 and 2,251.16 is: 3,375.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.65 : 9,296.93 = 2,251.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.65/9,296.93 = 2,251.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.65x = 9,296.93 × 2,251.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.65x = 20,928,905.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928,905.81/6,200.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.28

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