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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,206.31, 9,312.94 and 4,822.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,206.31, 9,312.94 and 4,822.43 is: 7,236.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,206.31 : 9,312.94 = 4,822.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,206.31/9,312.94 = 4,822.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,206.31x = 9,312.94 × 4,822.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,206.31x = 44,910,960.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,910,960.71/6,206.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,236.34

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