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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.98, 9,145.98 and 2,584.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.98, 9,145.98 and 2,584.71 is: 3,878.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.98 : 9,145.98 = 2,584.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.98/9,145.98 = 2,584.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.98x = 9,145.98 × 2,584.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.98x = 23,639,705.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,639,705.97/6,094.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.55

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