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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.93, 9,276.80 and 5,364.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.93, 9,276.80 and 5,364.81 is: 8,040.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.93 : 9,276.80 = 5,364.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.93/9,276.80 = 5,364.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.93x = 9,276.80 × 5,364.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.93x = 49,768,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,768,242.58/6,189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.19

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