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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.98, 9,043.38 and 1,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.98, 9,043.38 and 1,867.77 is: 2,802.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.98 : 9,043.38 = 1,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.98/9,043.38 = 1,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.98x = 9,043.38 × 1,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.98x = 16,890,953.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890,953.86/6,027.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.09

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