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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.22, 9,021.49 and 2,850.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.22, 9,021.49 and 2,850.93 is: 4,276.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.22 : 9,021.49 = 2,850.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.22/9,021.49 = 2,850.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.22x = 9,021.49 × 2,850.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.22x = 25,719,636.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,719,636.49/6,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,276.47

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