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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.48, 9,422.92 and 2,769.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.48, 9,422.92 and 2,769.98 is: 4,155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.48 : 9,422.92 = 2,769.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.48/9,422.92 = 2,769.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.48x = 9,422.92 × 2,769.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.48x = 26,101,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101,299.94/6,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.28

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