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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.52, 9,324.72 and 2,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.52, 9,324.72 and 2,927.82 is: 4,391.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.52 : 9,324.72 = 2,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.52/9,324.72 = 2,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.52x = 9,324.72 × 2,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.52x = 27,301,101.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,301,101.71/6,216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.70

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