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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,090.77, 9,138.97 and 3,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,090.77, 9,138.97 and 3,314.13 is: 4,972.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,090.77 : 9,138.97 = 3,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,090.77/9,138.97 = 3,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,090.77x = 9,138.97 × 3,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,090.77x = 30,287,734.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,287,734.65/6,090.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,972.73

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