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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.25, 9,173.95 and 3,919.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.25, 9,173.95 and 3,919.25 is: 5,888.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.25 : 9,173.95 = 3,919.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.25/9,173.95 = 3,919.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.25x = 9,173.95 × 3,919.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.25x = 35,954,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,954,957.67/6,106.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,888.23

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