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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.56, 9,332.22 and 2,934.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.56, 9,332.22 and 2,934.78 is: 4,401.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.56 : 9,332.22 = 2,934.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.56/9,332.22 = 2,934.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.56x = 9,332.22 × 2,934.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.56x = 27,388,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,388,012.61/6,222.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.41

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