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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.22, 9,324.90 and 2,515.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.22, 9,324.90 and 2,515.44 is: 3,774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.22 : 9,324.90 = 2,515.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.22/9,324.90 = 2,515.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.22x = 9,324.90 × 2,515.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.22x = 23,456,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456,226.46/6,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.00

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