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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.06, 9,157.86 and 1,722.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.06, 9,157.86 and 1,722.84 is: 2,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.06 : 9,157.86 = 1,722.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.06/9,157.86 = 1,722.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.06x = 9,157.86 × 1,722.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.06x = 15,777,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777,527.52/6,105.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,584.34

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