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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.23, 9,252.14 and 2,469.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.23, 9,252.14 and 2,469.47 is: 3,704.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.23 : 9,252.14 = 2,469.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.23/9,252.14 = 2,469.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.23x = 9,252.14 × 2,469.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.23x = 22,847,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,847,823.56/6,168.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.12

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