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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.43, 9,140.83 and 2,395.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.43, 9,140.83 and 2,395.17 is: 3,593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.43 : 9,140.83 = 2,395.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.43/9,140.83 = 2,395.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.43x = 9,140.83 × 2,395.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.43x = 21,893,835.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,893,835.80/6,093.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.02

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