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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.53, 9,256.98 and 2,473.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.53, 9,256.98 and 2,473.13 is: 3,710.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.53 : 9,256.98 = 2,473.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.53/9,256.98 = 2,473.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.53x = 9,256.98 × 2,473.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.53x = 22,893,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,893,747.36/6,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,710.18

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