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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.54, 9,152.40 and 1,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.54, 9,152.40 and 1,942.19 is: 2,913.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.54 : 9,152.40 = 1,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.54/9,152.40 = 1,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.54x = 9,152.40 × 1,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.54x = 17,775,699.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775,699.76/6,101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.31

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