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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.72, 9,289.66 and 2,493.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.72, 9,289.66 and 2,493.28 is: 3,741.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.72 : 9,289.66 = 2,493.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.72/9,289.66 = 2,493.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.72x = 9,289.66 × 2,493.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.72x = 23,161,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,723.48/6,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.36

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