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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.91, 9,041.75 and 2,329.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.91, 9,041.75 and 2,329.17 is: 3,494.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.91 : 9,041.75 = 2,329.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.91/9,041.75 = 2,329.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.91x = 9,041.75 × 2,329.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.91x = 21,059,761.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,059,761.20/6,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.29

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