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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.80, 9,158.51 and 2,155.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.80, 9,158.51 and 2,155.91 is: 3,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.80 : 9,158.51 = 2,155.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.80/9,158.51 = 2,155.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.80x = 9,158.51 × 2,155.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.80x = 19,744,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,744,923.29/6,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,234.33

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