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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.17, 9,259.95 and 2,663.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.17, 9,259.95 and 2,663.52 is: 3,994.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.17 : 9,259.95 = 2,663.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.17/9,259.95 = 2,663.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.17x = 9,259.95 × 2,663.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.17x = 24,664,015.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664,015.72/6,175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,994.06

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