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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.35, 9,042.36 and 1,868.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.35, 9,042.36 and 1,868.19 is: 2,802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.35 : 9,042.36 = 1,868.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.35/9,042.36 = 1,868.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.35x = 9,042.36 × 1,868.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.35x = 16,892,846.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,892,846.53/6,028.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.23

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