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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.78, 9,043.83 and 4,928.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.78, 9,043.83 and 4,928.22 is: 7,408.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.78 : 9,043.83 = 4,928.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.78/9,043.83 = 4,928.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.78x = 9,043.83 × 4,928.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.78x = 44,569,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,569,983.88/6,015.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,408.85

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