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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.59, 9,306.98 and 1,822.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.59, 9,306.98 and 1,822.15 is: 2,733.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.59 : 9,306.98 = 1,822.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.59/9,306.98 = 1,822.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.59x = 9,306.98 × 1,822.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.59x = 16,958,713.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,713.61/6,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.25

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