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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.41, 9,168.64 and 2,823.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.41, 9,168.64 and 2,823.34 is: 4,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.41 : 9,168.64 = 2,823.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.41/9,168.64 = 2,823.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.41x = 9,168.64 × 2,823.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.41x = 25,886,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,886,188.06/6,113.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,234.33

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