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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.92, 9,264.44 and 3,582.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.92, 9,264.44 and 3,582.68 is: 5,372.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.92 : 9,264.44 = 3,582.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.92/9,264.44 = 3,582.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.92x = 9,264.44 × 3,582.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.92x = 33,191,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,191,523.90/6,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,372.61

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