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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.62, 9,391.74 and 2,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.62, 9,391.74 and 2,101.80 is: 3,150.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.62 : 9,391.74 = 2,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.62/9,391.74 = 2,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.62x = 9,391.74 × 2,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.62x = 19,739,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,739,559.13/6,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.46

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