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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.91, 9,043.25 and 2,330.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.91, 9,043.25 and 2,330.17 is: 3,495.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.91 : 9,043.25 = 2,330.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.91/9,043.25 = 2,330.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.91x = 9,043.25 × 2,330.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.91x = 21,072,298.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,072,298.20/6,027.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.79

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