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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.52, 9,313.93 and 2,048.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.52, 9,313.93 and 2,048.82 is: 3,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.52 : 9,313.93 = 2,048.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.52/9,313.93 = 2,048.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.52x = 9,313.93 × 2,048.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.52x = 19,082,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082,568.62/6,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.61

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