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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.91, 9,319.99 and 2,513.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.91, 9,319.99 and 2,513.55 is: 3,773.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.91 : 9,319.99 = 2,513.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.91/9,319.99 = 2,513.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.91x = 9,319.99 × 2,513.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.91x = 23,426,254.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,426,254.58/6,208.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.01

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