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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.23, 9,018.14 and 2,723.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.23, 9,018.14 and 2,723.02 is: 4,084.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.23 : 9,018.14 = 2,723.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.23/9,018.14 = 2,723.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.23x = 9,018.14 × 2,723.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.23x = 24,556,539.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,556,539.42/6,012.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.43

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