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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,114.44, 9,157.30 and 2,984.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,114.44, 9,157.30 and 2,984.64 is: 4,469.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,114.44 : 9,157.30 = 2,984.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,114.44/9,157.30 = 2,984.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,114.44x = 9,157.30 × 2,984.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,114.44x = 27,331,243.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,331,243.87/6,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.95

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