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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,125.96, 9,187.46 and 1,965.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,125.96, 9,187.46 and 1,965.18 is: 2,947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,125.96 : 9,187.46 = 1,965.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,125.96/9,187.46 = 1,965.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,125.96x = 9,187.46 × 1,965.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,125.96x = 18,055,012.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,055,012.64/6,125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.30

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