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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.33, 9,172.73 and 2,824.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.33, 9,172.73 and 2,824.66 is: 4,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.33 : 9,172.73 = 2,824.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.33/9,172.73 = 2,824.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.33x = 9,172.73 × 2,824.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.33x = 25,909,843.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,909,843.52/6,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.25

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