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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.35, 9,163.84 and 1,726.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.35, 9,163.84 and 1,726.73 is: 2,590.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.35 : 9,163.84 = 1,726.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.35/9,163.84 = 1,726.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.35x = 9,163.84 × 1,726.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.35x = 15,823,477.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,823,477.44/6,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.04

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