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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.97, 9,036.74 and 2,733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.97, 9,036.74 and 2,733.81 is: 4,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.97 : 9,036.74 = 2,733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.97/9,036.74 = 2,733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.97x = 9,036.74 × 2,733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.97x = 24,704,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,704,730.18/6,022.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,101.75

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