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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.83, 9,353.49 and 2,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.83, 9,353.49 and 2,949.28 is: 4,425.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.83 : 9,353.49 = 2,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.83/9,353.49 = 2,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.83x = 9,353.49 × 2,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.83x = 27,586,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,586,060.99/6,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.22

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