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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,128.87, 9,206.96 and 3,790.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,128.87, 9,206.96 and 3,790.59 is: 5,694.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,128.87 : 9,206.96 = 3,790.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,128.87/9,206.96 = 3,790.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,128.87x = 9,206.96 × 3,790.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,128.87x = 34,899,819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,899,819.98/6,128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.34

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