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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.74, 9,311.40 and 2,697.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.74, 9,311.40 and 2,697.74 is: 4,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.74 : 9,311.40 = 2,697.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.74/9,311.40 = 2,697.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.74x = 9,311.40 × 2,697.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.74x = 25,119,767.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,119,767.79/6,207.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.53

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