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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,218.77, 9,322.29 and 3,095.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,218.77, 9,322.29 and 3,095.82 is: 4,640.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,218.77 : 9,322.29 = 3,095.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,218.77/9,322.29 = 3,095.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,218.77x = 9,322.29 × 3,095.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,218.77x = 28,860,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,860,131.83/6,218.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,640.81

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