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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,248.92, 9,374.08 and 2,089.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,248.92, 9,374.08 and 2,089.48 is: 3,134.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,248.92 : 9,374.08 = 2,089.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,248.92/9,374.08 = 2,089.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,248.92x = 9,374.08 × 2,089.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,248.92x = 19,586,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586,952.68/6,248.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,134.45

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