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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,077.66, 9,112.89 and 2,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,077.66, 9,112.89 and 2,375.60 is: 3,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,077.66 : 9,112.89 = 2,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,077.66/9,112.89 = 2,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,077.66x = 9,112.89 × 2,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,077.66x = 21,648,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,648,581.48/6,077.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.99

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