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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.58, 9,333.02 and 2,933.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.58, 9,333.02 and 2,933.79 is: 4,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.58 : 9,333.02 = 2,933.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.58/9,333.02 = 2,933.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.58x = 9,333.02 × 2,933.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.58x = 27,381,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,381,120.75/6,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,400.99

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