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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,113.91, 9,171.18 and 2,365.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,113.91, 9,171.18 and 2,365.68 is: 3,548.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,113.91 : 9,171.18 = 2,365.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,113.91/9,171.18 = 2,365.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,113.91x = 9,171.18 × 2,365.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,113.91x = 21,696,077.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,696,077.10/6,113.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.64

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