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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,094.82, 6,143.12 and 1,497.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,094.82, 6,143.12 and 1,497.75 is: 2,246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,094.82 : 6,143.12 = 1,497.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,094.82/6,143.12 = 1,497.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,094.82x = 6,143.12 × 1,497.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,094.82x = 9,200,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,200,850.49/4,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.95

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