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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.28, 9,314.46 and 4,826.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.28, 9,314.46 and 4,826.70 is: 7,229.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.28 : 9,314.46 = 4,826.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.28/9,314.46 = 4,826.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.28x = 9,314.46 × 4,826.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.28x = 44,958,104.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,958,104.08/6,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.99

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