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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.06, 9,221.24 and 2,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.06, 9,221.24 and 2,642.30 is: 3,961.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.06 : 9,221.24 = 2,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.06/9,221.24 = 2,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.06x = 9,221.24 × 2,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.06x = 24,365,282.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,365,282.45/6,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.80

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