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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.76, 9,153.90 and 2,985.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.76, 9,153.90 and 2,985.32 is: 4,476.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.76 : 9,153.90 = 2,985.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.76/9,153.90 = 2,985.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.76x = 9,153.90 × 2,985.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.76x = 27,327,274.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327,274.98/6,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.39

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