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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,134.88, 9,196.96 and 2,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,134.88, 9,196.96 and 2,669.44 is: 4,001.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,134.88 : 9,196.96 = 2,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,134.88/9,196.96 = 2,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,134.88x = 9,196.96 × 2,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,134.88x = 24,550,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,550,732.90/6,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.83

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