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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.58, 9,187.86 and 1,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.58, 9,187.86 and 1,964.46 is: 2,946.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.58 : 9,187.86 = 1,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.58/9,187.86 = 1,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.58x = 9,187.86 × 1,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.58x = 18,049,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,049,183.46/6,125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.53

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