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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.54, 9,156.90 and 2,816.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.54, 9,156.90 and 2,816.72 is: 4,225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.54 : 9,156.90 = 2,816.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.54/9,156.90 = 2,816.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.54x = 9,156.90 × 2,816.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.54x = 25,792,423.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,792,423.37/6,104.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.12

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