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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027, 9,034.92 and 2,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027, 9,034.92 and 2,329.08 is: 3,491.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027 : 9,034.92 = 2,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027/9,034.92 = 2,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027x = 9,034.92 × 2,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027x = 21,043,051.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,043,051.47/6,027
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.46

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