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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,216.62, 9,326.27 and 3,098.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,216.62, 9,326.27 and 3,098.32 is: 4,648.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,216.62 : 9,326.27 = 3,098.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,216.62/9,326.27 = 3,098.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,216.62x = 9,326.27 × 3,098.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,216.62x = 28,895,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,895,753.30/6,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,648.15

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