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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.13, 9,351.33 and 2,945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.13, 9,351.33 and 2,945.23 is: 4,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.13 : 9,351.33 = 2,945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.13/9,351.33 = 2,945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.13x = 9,351.33 × 2,945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.13x = 27,541,817.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541,817.66/6,231.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.04

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