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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,180.43, 9,264.16 and 2,890.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,180.43, 9,264.16 and 2,890.75 is: 4,333.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,180.43 : 9,264.16 = 2,890.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,180.43/9,264.16 = 2,890.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,180.43x = 9,264.16 × 2,890.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,180.43x = 26,780,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,780,370.52/6,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,333.09

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