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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,176.64, 9,262.16 and 2,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,176.64, 9,262.16 and 2,664.98 is: 3,996.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,176.64 : 9,262.16 = 2,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,176.64/9,262.16 = 2,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,176.64x = 9,262.16 × 2,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,176.64x = 24,683,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,480.99/6,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.26

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