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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.01, 9,310.55 and 2,918.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.01, 9,310.55 and 2,918.43 is: 4,379.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.01 : 9,310.55 = 2,918.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.01/9,310.55 = 2,918.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.01x = 9,310.55 × 2,918.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.01x = 27,172,173.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,172,173.84/6,205.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.07

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