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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.28, 9,297.12 and 2,734.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.28, 9,297.12 and 2,734.56 is: 4,102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.28 : 9,297.12 = 2,734.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.28/9,297.12 = 2,734.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.28x = 9,297.12 × 2,734.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.28x = 25,423,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,423,532.47/6,197.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,102.37

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