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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.16, 9,027.81 and 2,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.16, 9,027.81 and 2,323.76 is: 3,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.16 : 9,027.81 = 2,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.16/9,027.81 = 2,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.16x = 9,027.81 × 2,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.16x = 20,978,418.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,978,418.63/6,023.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,482.96

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