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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.69, 9,040.89 and 1,867.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.69, 9,040.89 and 1,867.03 is: 2,800.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.69 : 9,040.89 = 1,867.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.69/9,040.89 = 1,867.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.69x = 9,040.89 × 1,867.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.69x = 16,879,597.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879,597.26/6,026.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,800.81

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