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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.02, 9,326.96 and 2,929.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.02, 9,326.96 and 2,929.32 is: 4,393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.02 : 9,326.96 = 2,929.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.02/9,326.96 = 2,929.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.02x = 9,326.96 × 2,929.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.02x = 27,321,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321,650.47/6,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.95

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