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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.03, 9,340.65 and 2,329.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.03, 9,340.65 and 2,329.31 is: 3,494.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.03 : 9,340.65 = 2,329.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.03/9,340.65 = 2,329.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.03x = 9,340.65 × 2,329.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.03x = 21,757,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,757,269.45/6,227.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.00

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