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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.79, 9,260.89 and 2,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.79, 9,260.89 and 2,664.14 is: 3,995.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.79 : 9,260.89 = 2,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.79/9,260.89 = 2,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.79x = 9,260.89 × 2,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.79x = 24,672,307.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,672,307.48/6,175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,995.00

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