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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,197.82, 9,291.80 and 3,076.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,197.82, 9,291.80 and 3,076.98 is: 4,613.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,197.82 : 9,291.80 = 3,076.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,197.82/9,291.80 = 3,076.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,197.82x = 9,291.80 × 3,076.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,197.82x = 28,590,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,590,667.38/6,197.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.02

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