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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.60, 9,118.39 and 2,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.60, 9,118.39 and 2,748.25 is: 4,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.60 : 9,118.39 = 2,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.60/9,118.39 = 2,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.60x = 9,118.39 × 2,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.60x = 25,059,608.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,059,608.45/6,083.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.21

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