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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,184.53, 9,276.93 and 2,436.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,184.53, 9,276.93 and 2,436.21 is: 3,654.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,184.53 : 9,276.93 = 2,436.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,184.53/9,276.93 = 2,436.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,184.53x = 9,276.93 × 2,436.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,184.53x = 22,600,549.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,600,549.64/6,184.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,654.37

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