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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.79, 9,235.48 and 4,914.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.79, 9,235.48 and 4,914.53 is: 7,379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.79 : 9,235.48 = 4,914.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.79/9,235.48 = 4,914.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.79x = 9,235.48 × 4,914.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.79x = 45,388,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,388,043.52/6,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,379.22

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