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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.91, 9,122.52 and 3,744.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.91, 9,122.52 and 3,744.78 is: 5,615.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.91 : 9,122.52 = 3,744.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.91/9,122.52 = 3,744.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.91x = 9,122.52 × 3,744.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.91x = 34,161,861.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,161,861.59/6,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,615.12

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