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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.93, 9,036.47 and 2,734.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.93, 9,036.47 and 2,734.98 is: 4,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.93 : 9,036.47 = 2,734.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.93/9,036.47 = 2,734.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.93x = 9,036.47 × 2,734.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.93x = 24,714,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,714,551.05/6,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.09

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