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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.81, 9,285.64 and 2,723.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.81, 9,285.64 and 2,723.63 is: 4,086.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.81 : 9,285.64 = 2,723.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.81/9,285.64 = 2,723.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.81x = 9,285.64 × 2,723.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.81x = 25,290,594.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290,594.44/6,188.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.51

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