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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.54, 9,030.89 and 2,899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.54, 9,030.89 and 2,899.60 is: 4,348.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.54 : 9,030.89 = 2,899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.54/9,030.89 = 2,899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.54x = 9,030.89 × 2,899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.54x = 26,185,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,185,953.32/6,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.71

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