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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.74, 9,248.61 and 2,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.74, 9,248.61 and 2,006.12 is: 3,009.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.74 : 9,248.61 = 2,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.74/9,248.61 = 2,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.74x = 9,248.61 × 2,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.74x = 18,553,821.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,553,821.49/6,165.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.18

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