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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,204.98, 9,305.66 and 1,822.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,204.98, 9,305.66 and 1,822.34 is: 2,732.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,204.98 : 9,305.66 = 1,822.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,204.98/9,305.66 = 1,822.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,204.98x = 9,305.66 × 1,822.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,204.98x = 16,958,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,958,076.44/6,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.98

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