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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,104.97, 9,155.73 and 2,355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,104.97, 9,155.73 and 2,355.89 is: 3,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,104.97 : 9,155.73 = 2,355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,104.97/9,155.73 = 2,355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,104.97x = 9,155.73 × 2,355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,104.97x = 21,569,855.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569,855.81/6,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.16

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