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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.48, 9,241.86 and 2,266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.48, 9,241.86 and 2,266.76 is: 3,398.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.48 : 9,241.86 = 2,266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.48/9,241.86 = 2,266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.48x = 9,241.86 × 2,266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.48x = 20,949,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949,078.57/6,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,398.35

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