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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.03, 9,253.03 and 2,879.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.03, 9,253.03 and 2,879.97 is: 4,322.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.03 : 9,253.03 = 2,879.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.03/9,253.03 = 2,879.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.03x = 9,253.03 × 2,879.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.03x = 26,648,448.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,648,448.81/6,165.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.52

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