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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.16, 9,264.19 and 2,475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.16, 9,264.19 and 2,475.74 is: 3,713.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.16 : 9,264.19 = 2,475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.16/9,264.19 = 2,475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.16x = 9,264.19 × 2,475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.16x = 22,935,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935,725.75/6,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.59

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