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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,207.81, 9,313.74 and 2,921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,207.81, 9,313.74 and 2,921.24 is: 4,382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,207.81 : 9,313.74 = 2,921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,207.81/9,313.74 = 2,921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,207.81x = 9,313.74 × 2,921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,207.81x = 27,207,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,207,623.27/6,207.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,382.81

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