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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,169.68, 9,255.47 and 2,273.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,169.68, 9,255.47 and 2,273.81 is: 3,411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,169.68 : 9,255.47 = 2,273.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,169.68/9,255.47 = 2,273.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,169.68x = 9,255.47 × 2,273.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,169.68x = 21,045,122.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,045,122.59/6,169.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,411.06

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