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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.62, 9,244.58 and 2,267.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.62, 9,244.58 and 2,267.76 is: 3,402.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.62 : 9,244.58 = 2,267.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.62/9,244.58 = 2,267.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.62x = 9,244.58 × 2,267.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.62x = 20,964,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,477.40/6,160.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.98

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