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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.62, 9,250.59 and 2,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.62, 9,250.59 and 2,271.76 is: 3,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.62 : 9,250.59 = 2,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.62/9,250.59 = 2,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.62x = 9,250.59 × 2,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.62x = 21,015,120.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015,120.34/6,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,408.99

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