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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,193.94, 9,295.13 and 2,496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,193.94, 9,295.13 and 2,496.45 is: 3,746.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,193.94 : 9,295.13 = 2,496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,193.94/9,295.13 = 2,496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,193.94x = 9,295.13 × 2,496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,193.94x = 23,204,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204,868.39/6,193.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.39

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