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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.53, 9,318.44 and 2,051.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.53, 9,318.44 and 2,051.82 is: 3,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.53 : 9,318.44 = 2,051.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.53/9,318.44 = 2,051.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.53x = 9,318.44 × 2,051.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.53x = 19,119,751.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,119,751.30/6,211.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.11

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