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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,200.85, 9,288.98 and 2,903.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,200.85, 9,288.98 and 2,903.95 is: 4,350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,200.85 : 9,288.98 = 2,903.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,200.85/9,288.98 = 2,903.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,200.85x = 9,288.98 × 2,903.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,200.85x = 26,974,741.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,974,741.45/6,200.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,350.17

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