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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.58, 9,332.31 and 2,935.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.58, 9,332.31 and 2,935.83 is: 4,401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.58 : 9,332.31 = 2,935.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.58/9,332.31 = 2,935.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.58x = 9,332.31 × 2,935.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.58x = 27,398,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398,075.67/6,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,401.59

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