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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.32, 9,030.90 and 3,944.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.32, 9,030.90 and 3,944.72 is: 5,910.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.32 : 9,030.90 = 3,944.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.32/9,030.90 = 3,944.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.32x = 9,030.90 × 3,944.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.32x = 35,624,371.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,624,371.85/6,027.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.48

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