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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.81, 9,257.94 and 4,929.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.81, 9,257.94 and 4,929.57 is: 7,401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.81 : 9,257.94 = 4,929.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.81/9,257.94 = 4,929.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.81x = 9,257.94 × 4,929.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.81x = 45,637,663.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,637,663.29/6,165.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.73

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