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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,130.68, 9,192.78 and 2,432.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,130.68, 9,192.78 and 2,432.76 is: 3,647.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,130.68 : 9,192.78 = 2,432.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,130.68/9,192.78 = 2,432.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,130.68x = 9,192.78 × 2,432.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,130.68x = 22,363,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,827.47/6,130.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,647.85

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