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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.58, 9,137.55 and 2,394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.58, 9,137.55 and 2,394.74 is: 3,592.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.58 : 9,137.55 = 2,394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.58/9,137.55 = 2,394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.58x = 9,137.55 × 2,394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.58x = 21,882,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,882,056.49/6,091.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.18

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