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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.88, 9,183.78 and 2,173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.88, 9,183.78 and 2,173.59 is: 3,260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.88 : 9,183.78 = 2,173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.88/9,183.78 = 2,173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.88x = 9,183.78 × 2,173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.88x = 19,961,772.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961,772.37/6,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,260.19

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