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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,202.57, 9,299.39 and 2,913.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,202.57, 9,299.39 and 2,913.83 is: 4,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,202.57 : 9,299.39 = 2,913.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,202.57/9,299.39 = 2,913.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,202.57x = 9,299.39 × 2,913.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,202.57x = 27,096,826.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,096,826.99/6,202.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.65

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