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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.44, 9,299.21 and 2,913.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.44, 9,299.21 and 2,913.71 is: 4,368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.44 : 9,299.21 = 2,913.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.44/9,299.21 = 2,913.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.44x = 9,299.21 × 2,913.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.44x = 27,095,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,095,140.10/6,202.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.46

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