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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.70, 9,263.55 and 2,719.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.70, 9,263.55 and 2,719.70 is: 4,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.70 : 9,263.55 = 2,719.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.70/9,263.55 = 2,719.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.70x = 9,263.55 × 2,719.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.70x = 25,194,076.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194,076.94/6,175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,079.55

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