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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,072.76, 9,110.36 and 1,913.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,072.76, 9,110.36 and 1,913.82 is: 2,871.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,072.76 : 9,110.36 = 1,913.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,072.76/9,110.36 = 1,913.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,072.76x = 9,110.36 × 1,913.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,072.76x = 17,435,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,435,589.18/6,072.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.11

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