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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.58, 9,313.60 and 2,699.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.58, 9,313.60 and 2,699.94 is: 4,047.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.58 : 9,313.60 = 2,699.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.58/9,313.60 = 2,699.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.58x = 9,313.60 × 2,699.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.58x = 25,146,147.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146,147.68/6,212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,047.62

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