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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.76, 9,035.92 and 2,560.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.76, 9,035.92 and 2,560.28 is: 3,841.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.76 : 9,035.92 = 2,560.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.76/9,035.92 = 2,560.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.76x = 9,035.92 × 2,560.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.76x = 23,134,485.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,134,485.26/6,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.18

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