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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,195.75, 9,293.64 and 2,091.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,195.75, 9,293.64 and 2,091.75 is: 3,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,195.75 : 9,293.64 = 2,091.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,195.75/9,293.64 = 2,091.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,195.75x = 9,293.64 × 2,091.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,195.75x = 19,439,971.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,439,971.47/6,195.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.63

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