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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.22, 9,262.79 and 2,474.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.22, 9,262.79 and 2,474.80 is: 3,712.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.22 : 9,262.79 = 2,474.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.22/9,262.79 = 2,474.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.22x = 9,262.79 × 2,474.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.22x = 22,923,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,923,526.44/6,175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,712.18

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