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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.22, 9,551.88 and 2,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.22, 9,551.88 and 2,209.92 is: 3,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.22 : 9,551.88 = 2,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.22/9,551.88 = 2,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.22x = 9,551.88 × 2,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.22x = 21,108,890.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,108,890.65/6,370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.68

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