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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.44, 9,312.18 and 2,048.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.44, 9,312.18 and 2,048.48 is: 3,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.44 : 9,312.18 = 2,048.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.44/9,312.18 = 2,048.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.44x = 9,312.18 × 2,048.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.44x = 19,075,814.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,075,814.49/6,209.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,072.07

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