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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.14, 9,204.18 and 1,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.14, 9,204.18 and 1,975.54 is: 2,963.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.14 : 9,204.18 = 1,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.14/9,204.18 = 1,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.14x = 9,204.18 × 1,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.14x = 18,183,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,183,179.74/6,135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.78

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