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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,183.96, 9,275.82 and 1,503.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,183.96, 9,275.82 and 1,503.90 is: 2,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,183.96 : 9,275.82 = 1,503.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,183.96/9,275.82 = 1,503.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,183.96x = 9,275.82 × 1,503.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,183.96x = 13,949,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,949,905.70/6,183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,255.82

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