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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.13, 9,349.83 and 2,944.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.13, 9,349.83 and 2,944.23 is: 4,418.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.13 : 9,349.83 = 2,944.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.13/9,349.83 = 2,944.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.13x = 9,349.83 × 2,944.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.13x = 27,528,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,528,049.98/6,230.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.54

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