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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.22, 9,356.09 and 2,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.22, 9,356.09 and 2,340.90 is: 3,510.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.22 : 9,356.09 = 2,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.22/9,356.09 = 2,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.22x = 9,356.09 × 2,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.22x = 21,901,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,901,624.30/6,239.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.31

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