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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.68, 9,125.40 and 2,621.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.68, 9,125.40 and 2,621.12 is: 3,930.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.68 : 9,125.40 = 2,621.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.68/9,125.40 = 2,621.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.68x = 9,125.40 × 2,621.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.68x = 23,918,768.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918,768.45/6,084.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,930.98

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