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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.76, 9,322.17 and 2,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.76, 9,322.17 and 2,926.18 is: 4,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.76 : 9,322.17 = 2,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.76/9,322.17 = 2,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.76x = 9,322.17 × 2,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.76x = 27,278,347.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,278,347.41/6,212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.70

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