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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.74, 9,297.66 and 3,077.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.74, 9,297.66 and 3,077.92 is: 4,617.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.74 : 9,297.66 = 3,077.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.74/9,297.66 = 3,077.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.74x = 9,297.66 × 3,077.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.74x = 28,617,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,617,453.67/6,197.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,617.40

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