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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,203.72, 9,299.96 and 2,254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,203.72, 9,299.96 and 2,254.05 is: 3,379.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,203.72 : 9,299.96 = 2,254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,203.72/9,299.96 = 2,254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,203.72x = 9,299.96 × 2,254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,203.72x = 20,962,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962,563.57/6,203.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.03

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