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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.36, 9,451.92 and 2,140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.36, 9,451.92 and 2,140.08 is: 3,210.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.36 : 9,451.92 = 2,140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.36/9,451.92 = 2,140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.36x = 9,451.92 × 2,140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.36x = 20,227,864.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227,864.95/6,300.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,210.59

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