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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.65, 9,218.18 and 3,928.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.65, 9,218.18 and 3,928.62 is: 5,887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.65 : 9,218.18 = 3,928.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.65/9,218.18 = 3,928.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.65x = 9,218.18 × 3,928.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.65x = 36,214,748.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,214,748.60/6,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,887.96

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