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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.82, 9,245.21 and 2,466.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.82, 9,245.21 and 2,466.09 is: 3,698.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.82 : 9,245.21 = 2,466.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.82/9,245.21 = 2,466.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.82x = 9,245.21 × 2,466.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.82x = 22,799,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,799,507.60/6,164.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.32

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