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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.92, 9,041.67 and 3,065.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.92, 9,041.67 and 3,065.78 is: 4,599.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.92 : 9,041.67 = 3,065.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.92/9,041.67 = 3,065.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.92x = 9,041.67 × 3,065.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.92x = 27,719,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,719,734.39/6,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.32

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