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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.78, 9,307.14 and 2,691.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.78, 9,307.14 and 2,691.90 is: 4,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.78 : 9,307.14 = 2,691.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.78/9,307.14 = 2,691.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.78x = 9,307.14 × 2,691.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.78x = 25,053,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,053,890.17/6,204.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.84

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