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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.03, 9,301.91 and 2,254.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.03, 9,301.91 and 2,254.59 is: 3,379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.03 : 9,301.91 = 2,254.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.03/9,301.91 = 2,254.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.03x = 9,301.91 × 2,254.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.03x = 20,971,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,971,981.99/6,205.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.84

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