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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.04, 9,285.30 and 3,072.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.04, 9,285.30 and 3,072.12 is: 4,605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.04 : 9,285.30 = 3,072.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.04/9,285.30 = 3,072.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.04x = 9,285.30 × 3,072.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.04x = 28,525,555.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525,555.84/6,194.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.32

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