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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.62, 9,202.26 and 2,849.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.62, 9,202.26 and 2,849.49 is: 4,275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.62 : 9,202.26 = 2,849.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.62/9,202.26 = 2,849.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.62x = 9,202.26 × 2,849.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.62x = 26,221,747.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,747.85/6,133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.09

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