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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,722.28, 10,062.60 and 6,148.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,722.28, 10,062.60 and 6,148.19 is: 9,203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,722.28 : 10,062.60 = 6,148.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,722.28/10,062.60 = 6,148.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,722.28x = 10,062.60 × 6,148.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,722.28x = 61,866,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,866,726.38/6,722.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,203.24

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