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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.77, 9,323.25 and 2,926.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.77, 9,323.25 and 2,926.80 is: 4,392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.77 : 9,323.25 = 2,926.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.77/9,323.25 = 2,926.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.77x = 9,323.25 × 2,926.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.77x = 27,287,293.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,287,293.59/6,212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.13

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