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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,181.93, 9,266.41 and 2,892.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,181.93, 9,266.41 and 2,892.25 is: 4,335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,181.93 : 9,266.41 = 2,892.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,181.93/9,266.41 = 2,892.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,181.93x = 9,266.41 × 2,892.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,181.93x = 26,800,774.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,800,774.32/6,181.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,335.34

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