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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,212.79, 9,322.83 and 2,319.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,212.79, 9,322.83 and 2,319.93 is: 3,481.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,212.79 : 9,322.83 = 2,319.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,212.79/9,322.83 = 2,319.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,212.79x = 9,322.83 × 2,319.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,212.79x = 21,628,313.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,628,313.00/6,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.26

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