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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.76, 9,184.32 and 3,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.76, 9,184.32 and 3,660.48 is: 5,488.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.76 : 9,184.32 = 3,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.76/9,184.32 = 3,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.76x = 9,184.32 × 3,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.76x = 33,619,019.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,619,019.67/6,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,488.14

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