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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.68, 9,284.76 and 5,157.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.68, 9,284.76 and 5,157.36 is: 7,734.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.68 : 9,284.76 = 5,157.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.68/9,284.76 = 5,157.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.68x = 9,284.76 × 5,157.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.68x = 47,884,849.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,884,849.83/6,190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,734.99

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