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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.04, 9,219.90 and 2,450.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.04, 9,219.90 and 2,450.12 is: 3,674.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.04 : 9,219.90 = 2,450.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.04/9,219.90 = 2,450.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.04x = 9,219.90 × 2,450.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.04x = 22,589,861.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,861.39/6,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.32

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