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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.55, 9,348.30 and 2,072.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.55, 9,348.30 and 2,072.85 is: 3,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.55 : 9,348.30 = 2,072.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.55/9,348.30 = 2,072.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.55x = 9,348.30 × 2,072.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.55x = 19,377,623.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,377,623.66/6,233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,108.60

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