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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.54, 9,305.53 and 2,882.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.54, 9,305.53 and 2,882.51 is: 4,318.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.54 : 9,305.53 = 2,882.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.54/9,305.53 = 2,882.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.54x = 9,305.53 × 2,882.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.54x = 26,823,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823,306.83/6,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,318.31

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