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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,182.04, 9,273.84 and 2,286.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,182.04, 9,273.84 and 2,286.48 is: 3,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,182.04 : 9,273.84 = 2,286.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,182.04/9,273.84 = 2,286.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,182.04x = 9,273.84 × 2,286.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,182.04x = 21,204,449.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,204,449.68/6,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.01

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