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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,194.62, 9,295.23 and 2,907.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,194.62, 9,295.23 and 2,907.74 is: 4,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,194.62 : 9,295.23 = 2,907.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,194.62/9,295.23 = 2,907.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,194.62x = 9,295.23 × 2,907.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,194.62x = 27,028,065.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028,065.60/6,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.16

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