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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,107.75, 9,161.64 and 2,211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,107.75, 9,161.64 and 2,211.25 is: 3,316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,107.75 : 9,161.64 = 2,211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,107.75/9,161.64 = 2,211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,107.75x = 9,161.64 × 2,211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,107.75x = 20,258,619.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,258,619.59/6,107.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.87

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