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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,160.43, 9,235.12 and 2,262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,160.43, 9,235.12 and 2,262.11 is: 3,391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,160.43 : 9,235.12 = 2,262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,160.43/9,235.12 = 2,262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,160.43x = 9,235.12 × 2,262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,160.43x = 20,890,857.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,890,857.30/6,160.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.14

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