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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,171.62, 9,257.44 and 2,067.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,171.62, 9,257.44 and 2,067.62 is: 3,101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,171.62 : 9,257.44 = 2,067.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,171.62/9,257.44 = 2,067.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,171.62x = 9,257.44 × 2,067.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,171.62x = 19,140,868.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,140,868.09/6,171.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,101.43

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