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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.46, 9,141.90 and 2,584.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.46, 9,141.90 and 2,584.26 is: 3,875.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.46 : 9,141.90 = 2,584.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.46/9,141.90 = 2,584.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.46x = 9,141.90 × 2,584.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.46x = 23,625,046.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,625,046.49/6,095.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.84

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