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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,111.54, 9,158.67 and 3,035.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,111.54, 9,158.67 and 3,035.70 is: 4,549.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,111.54 : 9,158.67 = 3,035.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,111.54/9,158.67 = 3,035.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,111.54x = 9,158.67 × 3,035.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,111.54x = 27,802,974.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,802,974.52/6,111.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.26

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