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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.02, 9,323.97 and 2,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.02, 9,323.97 and 2,927.32 is: 4,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.02 : 9,323.97 = 2,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.02/9,323.97 = 2,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.02x = 9,323.97 × 2,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.02x = 27,294,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,294,243.86/6,216.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.95

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