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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.22, 9,314.91 and 2,923.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.22, 9,314.91 and 2,923.62 is: 4,383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.22 : 9,314.91 = 2,923.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.22/9,314.91 = 2,923.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.22x = 9,314.91 × 2,923.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.22x = 27,233,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,233,257.17/6,212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,383.82

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