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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.44, 9,310.80 and 2,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.44, 9,310.80 and 2,309.24 is: 3,465.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.44 : 9,310.80 = 2,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.44/9,310.80 = 2,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.44x = 9,310.80 × 2,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.44x = 21,500,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500,871.79/6,204.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,465.40

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