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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.91, 9,219.20 and 2,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.91, 9,219.20 and 2,451.25 is: 3,674.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.91 : 9,219.20 = 2,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.91/9,219.20 = 2,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.91x = 9,219.20 × 2,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.91x = 22,598,564
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,598,564/6,149.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.62

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