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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.82, 9,140.36 and 2,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.82, 9,140.36 and 2,584.76 is: 3,876.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.82 : 9,140.36 = 2,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.82/9,140.36 = 2,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.82x = 9,140.36 × 2,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.82x = 23,625,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,623.99/6,094.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.35

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