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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.08, 9,306.68 and 4,663.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.08, 9,306.68 and 4,663.31 is: 6,981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.08 : 9,306.68 = 4,663.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.08/9,306.68 = 4,663.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.08x = 9,306.68 × 4,663.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.08x = 43,399,933.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,399,933.91/6,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.88

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