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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.44, 9,183.70 and 4,886.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.44, 9,183.70 and 4,886.78 is: 7,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.44 : 9,183.70 = 4,886.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.44/9,183.70 = 4,886.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.44x = 9,183.70 × 4,886.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.44x = 44,878,721.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,878,721.49/6,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,330.20

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