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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.08, 9,272.88 and 2,890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.08, 9,272.88 and 2,890.64 is: 4,335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.08 : 9,272.88 = 2,890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.08/9,272.88 = 2,890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.08x = 9,272.88 × 2,890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.08x = 26,804,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,804,557.84/6,182.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.85

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