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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.61, 9,077.67 and 2,766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.61, 9,077.67 and 2,766.74 is: 4,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.61 : 9,077.67 = 2,766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.61/9,077.67 = 2,766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.61x = 9,077.67 × 2,766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.61x = 25,115,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,115,507.31/6,055.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.48

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