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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,173.24, 9,266.44 and 2,664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,173.24, 9,266.44 and 2,664.96 is: 4,000.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,173.24 : 9,266.44 = 2,664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,173.24/9,266.44 = 2,664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,173.24x = 9,266.44 × 2,664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,173.24x = 24,694,691.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,694,691.94/6,173.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,000.28

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