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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.28, 9,250.62 and 2,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.28, 9,250.62 and 2,270.80 is: 3,407.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.28 : 9,250.62 = 2,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.28/9,250.62 = 2,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.28x = 9,250.62 × 2,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.28x = 21,006,307.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006,307.90/6,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.19

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