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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,192.94, 9,287.10 and 2,493.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,192.94, 9,287.10 and 2,493.92 is: 3,739.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,192.94 : 9,287.10 = 2,493.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,192.94/9,287.10 = 2,493.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,192.94x = 9,287.10 × 2,493.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,192.94x = 23,161,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,161,284.43/6,192.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.95

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