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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.34, 9,139.65 and 2,584.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.34, 9,139.65 and 2,584.28 is: 3,875.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.34 : 9,139.65 = 2,584.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.34/9,139.65 = 2,584.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.34x = 9,139.65 × 2,584.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.34x = 23,619,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,619,414.70/6,094.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.63

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