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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.02, 9,270.95 and 5,071.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.02, 9,270.95 and 5,071.46 is: 7,589.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.02 : 9,270.95 = 5,071.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.02/9,270.95 = 5,071.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.02x = 9,270.95 × 5,071.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.02x = 47,017,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,017,252.09/6,195.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,589.52

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