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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.79, 9,022.52 and 2,503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.79, 9,022.52 and 2,503.12 is: 3,749.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.79 : 9,022.52 = 2,503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.79/9,022.52 = 2,503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.79x = 9,022.52 × 2,503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.79x = 22,584,450.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,584,450.26/6,023.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,749.21

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