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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.67, 9,020.12 and 2,895.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.67, 9,020.12 and 2,895.73 is: 4,340.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.67 : 9,020.12 = 2,895.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.67/9,020.12 = 2,895.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.67x = 9,020.12 × 2,895.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.67x = 26,119,832.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,119,832.09/6,017.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.52

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