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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.91, 9,130.08 and 2,575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.91, 9,130.08 and 2,575.91 is: 3,864.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.91 : 9,130.08 = 2,575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.91/9,130.08 = 2,575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.91x = 9,130.08 × 2,575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.91x = 23,518,205.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,518,205.84/6,085.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,864.37

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