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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.76, 9,323.67 and 2,927.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.76, 9,323.67 and 2,927.18 is: 4,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.76 : 9,323.67 = 2,927.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.76/9,323.67 = 2,927.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.76x = 9,323.67 × 2,927.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.76x = 27,292,060.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,292,060.35/6,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.20

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