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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.62, 9,341.12 and 4,845.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.62, 9,341.12 and 4,845.81 is: 7,273.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.62 : 9,341.12 = 4,845.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.62/9,341.12 = 4,845.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.62x = 9,341.12 × 4,845.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.62x = 45,265,268.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,265,268.48/6,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.14

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