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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.82, 9,335.33 and 2,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.82, 9,335.33 and 2,934.92 is: 4,396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.82 : 9,335.33 = 2,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.82/9,335.33 = 2,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.82x = 9,335.33 × 2,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.82x = 27,398,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,398,446.72/6,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.54

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