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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,105.58, 9,146.24 and 2,976.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,105.58, 9,146.24 and 2,976.46 is: 4,458.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,105.58 : 9,146.24 = 2,976.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,105.58/9,146.24 = 2,976.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,105.58x = 9,146.24 × 2,976.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,105.58x = 27,223,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,442.37/6,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,458.78

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