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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,170.96, 9,256.80 and 4,719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,170.96, 9,256.80 and 4,719.04 is: 7,078.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,170.96 : 9,256.80 = 4,719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,170.96/9,256.80 = 4,719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,170.96x = 9,256.80 × 4,719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,170.96x = 43,683,209.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,683,209.47/6,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,078.84

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