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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.58, 9,315.78 and 2,261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.58, 9,315.78 and 2,261.83 is: 3,392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.58 : 9,315.78 = 2,261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.58/9,315.78 = 2,261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.58x = 9,315.78 × 2,261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.58x = 21,070,710.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070,710.68/6,210.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,392.71

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