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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.91, 9,316.76 and 1,827.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.91, 9,316.76 and 1,827.41 is: 2,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.91 : 9,316.76 = 1,827.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.91/9,316.76 = 1,827.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.91x = 9,316.76 × 1,827.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.91x = 17,025,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,025,484.67/6,209.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.66

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