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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.73, 9,172.37 and 5,934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.73, 9,172.37 and 5,934.47 is: 8,913.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.73 : 9,172.37 = 5,934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.73/9,172.37 = 5,934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.73x = 9,172.37 × 5,934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.73x = 54,433,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,433,123.57/6,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,913.64

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