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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.31, 9,321.99 and 2,926.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.31, 9,321.99 and 2,926.74 is: 4,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.31 : 9,321.99 = 2,926.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.31/9,321.99 = 2,926.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.31x = 9,321.99 × 2,926.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.31x = 27,282,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,282,994.40/6,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.06

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