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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.38, 9,035.18 and 2,943.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.38, 9,035.18 and 2,943.38 is: 4,416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.38 : 9,035.18 = 2,943.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.38/9,035.18 = 2,943.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.38x = 9,035.18 × 2,943.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.38x = 26,593,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,593,968.11/6,021.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,416.59

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