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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,127.93, 9,187.64 and 3,355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,127.93, 9,187.64 and 3,355.91 is: 5,031.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,127.93 : 9,187.64 = 3,355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,127.93/9,187.64 = 3,355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,127.93x = 9,187.64 × 3,355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,127.93x = 30,832,892.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,832,892.95/6,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,031.53

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