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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.91, 9,222.72 and 3,806.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.91, 9,222.72 and 3,806.31 is: 5,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.91 : 9,222.72 = 3,806.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.91/9,222.72 = 3,806.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.91x = 9,222.72 × 3,806.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.91x = 35,104,531.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,104,531.36/6,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.14

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