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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.70, 9,325.80 and 5,295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.70, 9,325.80 and 5,295.44 is: 7,934.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.70 : 9,325.80 = 5,295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.70/9,325.80 = 5,295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.70x = 9,325.80 × 5,295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.70x = 49,384,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,384,237.67/6,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.86

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