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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.88, 9,197.82 and 2,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.88, 9,197.82 and 2,669.13 is: 4,003.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.88 : 9,197.82 = 2,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.88/9,197.82 = 2,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.88x = 9,197.82 × 2,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.88x = 24,550,177.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550,177.30/6,131.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,003.70

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