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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.53, 9,297.82 and 2,906.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.53, 9,297.82 and 2,906.79 is: 4,360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.53 : 9,297.82 = 2,906.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.53/9,297.82 = 2,906.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.53x = 9,297.82 × 2,906.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.53x = 27,026,810.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,026,810.20/6,197.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.90

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