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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.34, 9,313.80 and 1,828.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.34, 9,313.80 and 1,828.23 is: 2,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.34 : 9,313.80 = 1,828.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.34/9,313.80 = 1,828.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.34x = 9,313.80 × 1,828.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.34x = 17,027,768.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027,768.57/6,211.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.40

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