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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.58, 9,297.96 and 2,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.58, 9,297.96 and 2,915.74 is: 4,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.58 : 9,297.96 = 2,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.58/9,297.96 = 2,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.58x = 9,297.96 × 2,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.58x = 27,110,433.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,110,433.89/6,207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.31

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