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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.48, 9,264.39 and 3,215.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.48, 9,264.39 and 3,215.34 is: 4,823.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.48 : 9,264.39 = 3,215.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.48/9,264.39 = 3,215.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.48x = 9,264.39 × 3,215.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.48x = 29,788,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,163.74/6,175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.62

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