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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,168.51, 9,250.56 and 2,470.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,168.51, 9,250.56 and 2,470.05 is: 3,704.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,168.51 : 9,250.56 = 2,470.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,168.51/9,250.56 = 2,470.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,168.51x = 9,250.56 × 2,470.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,168.51x = 22,849,345.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,345.73/6,168.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,704.19

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