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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,073.70, 9,110.55 and 2,617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,073.70, 9,110.55 and 2,617.70 is: 3,926.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,073.70 : 9,110.55 = 2,617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,073.70/9,110.55 = 2,617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,073.70x = 9,110.55 × 2,617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,073.70x = 23,848,686.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,848,686.74/6,073.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,926.55

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