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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.93, 9,184.39 and 1,962.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.93, 9,184.39 and 1,962.97 is: 2,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.93 : 9,184.39 = 1,962.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.93/9,184.39 = 1,962.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.93x = 9,184.39 × 1,962.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.93x = 18,028,654.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,028,654.17/6,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.45

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