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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.22, 9,248.64 and 2,003.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.22, 9,248.64 and 2,003.86 is: 3,006.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.22 : 9,248.64 = 2,003.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.22/9,248.64 = 2,003.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.22x = 9,248.64 × 2,003.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.22x = 18,532,979.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,532,979.75/6,165.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.05

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