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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.04, 9,169.89 and 1,730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.04, 9,169.89 and 1,730.44 is: 2,595.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.04 : 9,169.89 = 1,730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.04/9,169.89 = 1,730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.04x = 9,169.89 × 1,730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.04x = 15,867,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,867,944.45/6,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.33

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