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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,102.70, 9,155.68 and 2,592.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,102.70, 9,155.68 and 2,592.87 is: 3,890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,102.70 : 9,155.68 = 2,592.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,102.70/9,155.68 = 2,592.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,102.70x = 9,155.68 × 2,592.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,102.70x = 23,739,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,739,488.00/6,102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,890.00

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