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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,078.03, 9,111.97 and 2,570.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,078.03, 9,111.97 and 2,570.73 is: 3,853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,078.03 : 9,111.97 = 2,570.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,078.03/9,111.97 = 2,570.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,078.03x = 9,111.97 × 2,570.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,078.03x = 23,424,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,424,414.64/6,078.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.95

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