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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.19, 9,228.90 and 1,770.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.19, 9,228.90 and 1,770.29 is: 2,655.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.19 : 9,228.90 = 1,770.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.19/9,228.90 = 1,770.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.19x = 9,228.90 × 1,770.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.19x = 16,337,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,337,824.48/6,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.61

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