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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.48, 9,183.54 and 1,739.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.48, 9,183.54 and 1,739.93 is: 2,609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.48 : 9,183.54 = 1,739.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.48/9,183.54 = 1,739.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.48x = 9,183.54 × 1,739.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.48x = 15,978,670.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,978,670.83/6,122.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,609.84

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