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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,175.91, 9,265.33 and 2,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,175.91, 9,265.33 and 2,015.92 is: 3,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,175.91 : 9,265.33 = 2,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,175.91/9,265.33 = 2,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,175.91x = 9,265.33 × 2,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,175.91x = 18,678,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678,140.89/6,175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.36

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