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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,179.67, 9,269.10 and 2,669.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,179.67, 9,269.10 and 2,669.58 is: 4,004.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,179.67 : 9,269.10 = 2,669.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,179.67/9,269.10 = 2,669.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,179.67x = 9,269.10 × 2,669.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,179.67x = 24,744,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,744,603.98/6,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.20

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