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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.64, 9,270.08 and 2,284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.64, 9,270.08 and 2,284.76 is: 3,428.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.64 : 9,270.08 = 2,284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.64/9,270.08 = 2,284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.64x = 9,270.08 × 2,284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.64x = 21,179,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,179,907.98/6,177.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,428.48

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