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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,133.87, 9,194.46 and 2,844.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,133.87, 9,194.46 and 2,844.28 is: 4,263.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,133.87 : 9,194.46 = 2,844.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,133.87/9,194.46 = 2,844.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,133.87x = 9,194.46 × 2,844.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,133.87x = 26,151,618.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151,618.69/6,133.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,263.48

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