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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.75, 9,041.63 and 2,741.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.75, 9,041.63 and 2,741.78 is: 4,112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.75 : 9,041.63 = 2,741.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.75/9,041.63 = 2,741.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.75x = 9,041.63 × 2,741.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.75x = 24,790,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,790,169.20/6,027.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,112.67

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