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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.84, 9,164.52 and 2,826.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.84, 9,164.52 and 2,826.48 is: 4,234.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.84 : 9,164.52 = 2,826.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.84/9,164.52 = 2,826.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.84x = 9,164.52 × 2,826.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.84x = 25,903,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,903,332.49/6,117.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.07

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