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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.41, 9,318.21 and 2,922.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.41, 9,318.21 and 2,922.76 is: 4,386.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.41 : 9,318.21 = 2,922.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.41/9,318.21 = 2,922.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.41x = 9,318.21 × 2,922.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.41x = 27,234,891.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,234,891.46/6,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,386.07

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