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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,110.51, 9,158.68 and 2,816.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,110.51, 9,158.68 and 2,816.68 is: 4,221.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,110.51 : 9,158.68 = 2,816.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,110.51/9,158.68 = 2,816.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,110.51x = 9,158.68 × 2,816.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,110.51x = 25,797,070.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,797,070.78/6,110.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.75

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